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Soncino, Lombardy

Soncino
Comune
Città di Soncino
Pieve of Santa Maria Assunta.
Pieve of Santa Maria Assunta.
Coat of arms of Soncino
Coat of arms
Soncino is located in Italy
Soncino
Soncino
Location of Soncino in Italy
Coordinates: 45°24′N 9°52′E / 45.400°N 9.867°E / 45.400; 9.867
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Cremona (CR)
Frazioni Gallignano, Isengo, Villacampagna
Government
 • Mayor Gabriele Gallina
Area
 • Total 45.3 km2 (17.5 sq mi)
Elevation 89 m (292 ft)
Population (30 November 2013)
 • Total 7,800
 • Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Soncinesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 26029
Dialing code 0374
Patron saint St. Martin
Website Official website

Soncino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cremona in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Milan and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Cremona.

Soncino borders the following municipalities: Casaletto di Sopra, Cumignano sul Naviglio, Fontanella, Genivolta, Orzinuovi, Roccafranca, Ticengo, Torre Pallavicina, Villachiara.

Soncino received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on November 18, 2004.



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