Soncino, Lombardy Explained

Soncino
Official Name:Città di Soncino
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Coordinates:45.4°N 61°W
Region:Lombardy
Province:Cremona (CR)
Frazioni:Gallignano, Isengo, Villacampagna
Mayor:Gabriele Gallina
Area Total Km2:45.3
Population Total:7655
Population As Of:28 February 2017[1]
Population Demonym:Soncinesi
Elevation M:89
Saint:St. Martin
Postal Code:26029
Area Code:0374

Soncino (locally Sunsì) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cremona in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60km (40miles) east of Milan and about 30km (20miles) northwest of Cremona.

Soncino borders the following municipalities: Casaletto di Sopra, Cumignano sul Naviglio, Fontanella, Genivolta, Orzinuovi, Roccafranca, Ticengo, Torre Pallavicina, Villachiara. It is located on the banks of the river Oglio.

It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[2] Soncino received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on November 18, 2004.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Lombardia. 31 July 2023. it.