Zanica
Zanica | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Zanica | |
Town hall | |
Location of Zanica | |
| Coordinates: 45°38′N 9°41′E / 45.633°N 9.683°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Bergamo (BG) |
| Frazioni | Capannelle, Padergnone |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luigi Alberto Locatelli (Lista civica Zanica futuro comune) |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.66 km2 (5.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2019) | |
• Total | 8,804 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Zanichesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 24050 |
| Dialing code | 035 |
| ISTAT code | 016245 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas of Bari |
| Saint day | 6 December |
| Website | Official website |
Zanica (Bergamasque: Sanga) is a comune (municipality) of around 8,804 inhabitants in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Milan and 7 kilometres (4 mi) south of Bergamo. Zanica borders the following municipalities: Azzano San Paolo, Cavernago, Comun Nuovo, Grassobbio, Orio al Serio, Stezzano, Urgnano.
Located at 210 m above sea level, the municipality was born on a flat territory, on the left of the Morla canal. The first official document citing Zanica as Vetianica dates back to 774. Now Zanica is an industrial and agricultural town, with some valuable buildings.
The municipality is also considered the home land of Gioppino, the most famous mask in the province of Bergamo.