Proserpio

Proserpio (Brianzöö: Presèrp) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) east of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 942 and an area of 2.4 square kilometres (0.93 sq mi). The name comes from the Roman goddess Proserpina.

Proserpio
Presèrp (Lombard)
Comune di Proserpio
Location of Proserpio
Proserpio
Location of Proserpio in Italy
Proserpio
Proserpio (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°49′N 9°15′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Como (CO)
Area
  Total2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Elevation
450 m (1,480 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total942
  Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Demonymursitt (west.lmo. traditional gentilic)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22030
Dialing code031

Proserpio borders the following municipalities: Canzo, Castelmarte, Erba, Longone al Segrino.

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