Dongo, Lombardy

Dongo (Comasco: Dongh [ˈdũːk]) is a comune in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy. It lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Como between Gravedona and Musso at the mouth of the Albano. It is 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Milan and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Como.

Dongo
Dongh (Lombard)
Comune di Dongo
Location of Dongo
Dongo
Location of Dongo in Italy
Dongo
Dongo (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 46°8′N 9°17′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceComo (CO)
Government
  MayorGiovanni Muolo
Area
  Total7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Elevation
208 m (682 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2017)
  Total3,407
  Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
DemonymDonghese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22014
Dialing code0344
Patron saintSaint Gothard
Saint day5 May
WebsiteOfficial website

It was in Dongo, on 27 April 1945, that Benito Mussolini and other fascists, fleeing from Milan towards Valtellina, were captured by Urbano Lazzaro and other partisans.

Dongo borders the following municipalities: Colico, Consiglio di Rumo, Garzeno, Germasino, Musso, Pianello del Lario, Stazzona.

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