Ranco, Lombardy

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This article is about the commune in Italy, for the place name in Chile see Ranco Lake, Lago Ranco and Ranco Province. Ranco is also a type of cheese from Chile.
Ranco
Comune
Comune di Ranco
Church
Church
Ranco is located in Italy
Ranco
Ranco
Location of Ranco in Italy
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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).[1]

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.

Demographic evolution

References

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