Erba, Lombardy
Erba (previously Erba-Incino, as it was formed by the union of these two places, together with some smaller districts) is a comune (municipality) of some 16,000 inhabitants in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Como in the traditional region of Brianza at the foot of the Lombard Prealps and close to Monte Bollettone.
Erba | |
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| Città di Erba | |
Location of Erba | |
Erba Location of Erba in Italy Erba Erba (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°49′N 9°13′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Como (CO) |
| Frazioni | Arcellasco, Bindella, Campolongo, Incasate |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Veronica Airoldi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.80 km2 (9.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (31 March 2017) | |
| • Total | 16,365 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Erbesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 22036 |
| Dialing code | 031 |
| Patron saint | Birth of Virgin Mary |
| Website | Official website |
It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on May 12, 1970. Erba borders the following municipalities: Albavilla, Caslino d'Erba, Castelmarte, Eupilio, Faggeto Lario, Longone al Segrino, Merone, Monguzzo, Ponte Lambro, Proserpio.
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