Cerro Maggiore

Cerro Maggiore (Legnanese: Scerr [ˈʃɛr]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Milan.

Cerro Maggiore
Comune di Cerro Maggiore
Location of Cerro Maggiore
Cerro Maggiore
Location of Cerro Maggiore in Italy
Cerro Maggiore
Cerro Maggiore (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°36′N 8°57′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
FrazioniCantalupo
Government
  MayorGiuseppina Berra
Area
  Total10.12 km2 (3.91 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2020)
  Total15,065
  Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
DemonymCerresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20023
Dialing code0331
WebsiteOfficial website

On 25 August 1946 Benito Mussolini's corpse was hidden in the town, remaining here until 30 August 1957.

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