Ranco | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Ranco | |
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Location of Ranco in Italy | |
Coordinates: 45°48′N 8°34′E / 45.800°N 8.567°ECoordinates: 45°48′N 8°34′E / 45.800°N 8.567°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Varese (VA) |
Frazioni | Uponne |
Area | |
• Total | 6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
Population (December 2004) | |
• Total | 1,188 |
• Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Ranchesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 21020 |
Dialing code | 0331 |
Ranco is a comune (municipality) on the shore of Lago Maggiore in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of Milan and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,188 and an area of 6.3 square kilometres (2.4 sq mi).
The village has a Guide Michelin acclaimed restaurant (Il sole di Ranco) and a Transport Museum. The municipality of Ranco contains the frazione (subdivision) Uponne.
Ranco borders the following municipalities: Angera, Ispra, Lesa, Meina.