Bresso | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Bresso | ||
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Location of Bresso in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°11′E / 45.533°N 9.183°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Lombardy | |
Province / Metropolitan city | Milan (MI) | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Ugo Vecchiarelli | |
Area | ||
• Total | 3.38 km2 (1.31 sq mi) | |
Population (30 November 2012) | ||
• Total | 25,761 | |
• Density | 7,600/km2 (20,000/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Bressesi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 20091 | |
Dialing code | 02 | |
Website | Official website |
Bresso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Milan. At the 2001 census the municipality had a population of 26,255 inhabitants and a population density of 8,027.2 persons/km², making it the most densely populated comune in Italy outside the Province of Naples (although it was only seventh overall, behind Portici, Casavatore, San Giorgio a Cremano, Melito di Napoli, Naples, and Arzano).
Bresso borders the following municipalities: Cinisello Balsamo, Cusano Milanino, Sesto San Giovanni, Cormano and Milan.
Milan's general aviation airfield is located at Bresso and is the home of the Aero Club Milano and Aero Club Bresso.
Bresso Airport is in the commune.