Cesate Explained

Cesate
Official Name:Comune di Cesate
Coordinates:45.6°N 14°W
Region:Lombardy
Metropolitan City:Milan (MI)
Frazioni:Cascina Biscia, Cascina Selva, Resegone-San Primo
Mayor Party:Civic list with LN, FI and FDI
Mayor:Roberto Vumbaca (26-5-2019, re-elected on 9-5-2024)
Area Total Km2:5.7
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:14278
Population As Of:28 February 2014
Population Demonym:Cesatesi
Elevation M:192
Saint:Saint Alexander and Saint Martin
Day:First or second sunday of September
Postal Code:20031
Area Code:02

Cesate (Scesaa pronounced as /ʃeˈzaː/, pronounced as /ʃɪˈzɑː/) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 17km (11miles) northwest of Milan.

Cesate borders the following municipalities: Limbiate, Solaro, Caronno Pertusella, Senago, Garbagnate Milanese.

The origin of the flag comes from the noble Cixate family.

History

During the Napoleonic era, the municipality was suppressed by a royal decree of 1809, and annexed to Garbagnate Milanese. Cesate regained its autonomy with the Austrian restoration.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.