Gaggiano

Gaggiano (Lombard: Gaggian or Gasgian [ɡaˈ(d)ʒãː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 13 kilometres (8 miles) southwest of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,360 and an area of 26.7 square kilometres (10.3 sq mi).

Gaggiano
Comune di Gaggiano
The Naviglio Grande river at Gaggiano
Location of Gaggiano
Gaggiano
Location of Gaggiano in Italy
Gaggiano
Gaggiano (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°24′N 9°2′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
Area
  Total26.7 km2 (10.3 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total8,360
  Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20083
Dialing code02
WebsiteOfficial website

Gaggiano borders the following municipalities: Cusago, Cisliano, Albairate, Trezzano sul Naviglio, Vermezzo, Zibido San Giacomo, Gudo Visconti, Noviglio, Rosate.

Gaggiano is served by Gaggiano railway station.

Here, in 1849 Pope Francis' great-grandfather was born.

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