Mozzo

Mozzo (Bergamasque: Móss) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Milan and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) west of Bergamo.

Mozzo
Comune
Comune di Mozzo
Mozzo
Location of Mozzo
Mozzo
Location of Mozzo in Italy
Mozzo
Mozzo (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°42′N 9°36′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Bergamo (BG)
FrazioniBorghetto, Ca' del Lupo, Colombera, Crocette, Dorotina, Merena, Mozzo di Sopra, Pascoletto
Area
 • Total3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total7,202
 • Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Mozzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
24030
Dialing code035
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality of Mozzo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Borghetto, Ca' del Lupo, Colombera, Crocette, Dorotina, Merena, Mozzo di Sopra, and Pascoletto.

Mozzo borders the following municipalities: Bergamo, Curno, Ponte San Pietro, Valbrembo. Part of Mozzo's territory is part of Parco dei Colli di Bergamo.

Demographic evolution

As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,202 and an area of 3.6 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi).[3]

Economy

Mozzo was the birthplace for the multinational chemical company Sigma. In 1958, it produced surfactants used in the textile industry.[4]

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. "Part of 3V Group - 3V Sigma". www.3vsigma.com. n.d. Retrieved 2020-05-22.


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