Gorla Minore

Gorla Minore
Comune di Gorla Minore
Location of Gorla Minore
Gorla Minore
Location of Gorla Minore in Italy
Gorla Minore
Gorla Minore (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°38′N 8°54′E / 45.633°N 8.900°E / 45.633; 8.900
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Varese (VA)
FrazioniProspiano
Area
  Total
7.7 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Elevation
237 m (778 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total
7,894
  Density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
DemonymGorlesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21055
Dialing code0331
WebsiteOfficial website

Gorla Minore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Varese. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 8,364 and an area of 7.7 square kilometres (3.0 sq mi).

The municipality of Gorla Minore contains the frazione (subdivision) of Prospiano.

Gorla Minore borders the following municipalities: Cislago, Gorla Maggiore, Marnate, Mozzate, Olgiate Olona, Rescaldina, Solbiate Olona.

Between the boundaries of Marnate and Olgiate Olona is located a military monument of II World War called Marnate's Bunker.