Corzano (

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: ) is a town and ''

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'' in the

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, in

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. As of 2011 its population was 1,397.

History

The name ''Corzano'' is derived from the Roman family name '' Curtius''. In the 15th century the Avogadro family built a castle in the village Meano, which is part of the ''comune''. It was part of the

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until its dissolution at the end of the 18th century.

Geography

Corzano is located at 45°26' North, 10°0' West approximately above sea level. The bordering municipalities are Barbariga, Brandico, Comezzano-Cizzago, Dello,

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, Pompiano and Trenzano. Corzano counts the hamlets (''

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'') of Bargnano, Meano and Montegiardino. The last one was an autonomous municipality until 1797.

Demographics

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References

External links

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Corzano official website
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