Gorgonzola, Milan

Gorgonzola
Città di Gorgonzola
The bell tower of the Church of Saints Gervasio and Protasio visible form Via Italia in Gorgonzola
Location of Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola
Location of Gorgonzola in Italy
Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°24′E / 45.533°N 9.400°E / 45.533; 9.400
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
Government
  MayorIlaria Scaccabarozzi (centre-left coalition)
Area
  Total
10.69 km2 (4.13 sq mi)
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2020)
  Total
20,862
  Density2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
DemonymGorgonzolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20064
Dialing code02
WebsiteOfficial website

Gorgonzola (Lombard: Gorgonzoeula [ɡurɡũˈzøːla]) is a town in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy, northern Italy. It is part of the territory of the Martesana, north-east of Milan. Gorgonzola cheese is named after the town.