Assago | |
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| Comune di Assago | |
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| Coordinates:45°24′N09°08′E / 45.400°N 9.133°E /45.400; 9.133 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Metropolitan city | Milan (MI) |
| Frazioni | Cascina Bazzana, Cascina Bazzanella, Cascina Ventina, Milanofiori |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Graziano Musella (since 9 June 2024) |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.05 km2 (3.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 9,326 |
| • Density | 1,160/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Assaghesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 20057 |
| Dialing code | 02 |
| Patron saint | San Desiderio |
| Saint day | 23 May |
| Website | Official website |
Assago ([asˈsaːɡo];[3]Milanese:[4]Assagh[aˈsɑːk],Sagh[sɑːk][5]) is a town and municipality (Italian:comune) with 9,326 inhabitants[6] in theMetropolitan City of Milan, in the northern Italian region ofLombardy.
It is home of the headquarters ofNestlé's Italian branch and theUnipol Forum, one of Italy's major indoor sports arena, used also for concerts and events.
Assago is located in the southwestern zone of the Metropolitan City of Milan, and borders directly thecapital of the said city, along withBuccinasco,Rozzano andZibido San Giacomo. The town is crossed by theAutostrada A7 and theAutostrada A50.
Bordered by theNaviglio Pavese, the town is located in theParco Agricolo Sud Milano. Many other small canals for irrigation, fed by underground springsnavigli, flow through the area.[7]
The municipality's elevation is 102–111 m (335–364 ft), and it lies on a single geological entity that dates back to thePleistocene, made up fromfluvial sand, gravel and silt.[7]
During the winter (January) the temperature drops to 3 °C (37 °F) with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall. Fog and frost can be observed. During the summer (July) the average temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall. Storms, accompanied by strong winds and rain, are frequent.Hailstorms can occur.[7]
There are two main hypotheses about the origin of the name:
According to archeological studies made near the church of San Desiderio, the remains of a wall and various objects of Roman origin were found, indicating the existence of aroman villa built in the 1st century CE.[9] These remains were used, during theHigh Middle Ages, forburial site. Assago is first referenced in a document dated to 1153: in the description of a trial, between the testimonies, a reference is made to someone calledAzo de Axago.[9]
In 1346, Assago was part of thepieve ofCesano Boscone.[10]
During the 18th century, all of the territory controlled by theDuchy of Milan, including Assago, was assessed and recorded. In 1722, Assago's territory was made up of four towns: Assago, Bazzana Sant'Ilario, Bazzanella con Monte Gaudio and Pontirolo.
In 1771 Assago was inhabited by 730 people. Under the control of theFirst French Empire there were some short-term changes: in 1809 Bazzana and Bazzanella were united for the first time, while in 1811 all of these, Assago too, were put under the control ofCorsico. In 1816, Austria reverted these changes.[9]
In 1841, Austria determined the second and definitive annexation of Bazzana and Bazzanella. In 1854, Assago was inhabited by 762 people.[11] The territory belonged mainly to five owners: Count Luigi Confalonieri, nobles Luigi and Benedetta Peluso, the parish and Luigi Simonetta. In 1881, the territory was divided between the families Galloni, Monfrini, Olginati, the municipality of Assago and the parish.
On 20 January 1900, the municipality bought a 768 m2 (0.2-acre) plot of land from the Olginati family at a cost of 14,500lire for atown hall and primary school, the construction of which cost 17,300 lire. On 16 October 1906 construction of an electrical line was started, and on 1 October 1908 those for the construction of a telephone line. On 17 January 1915, the city council approved an expenditure of 15,500 lire (subsequently increased) for the construction of a 400 m2 (0.1-acre)kindergarten that would accommodate 70 children.
During theFirst World War, 167 inhabitants left for the front; of these 28 did not return. The municipal administration decided to support the most needy families with special compensation, with a 20-year payment plan of 116 lire for war orphans.
On 13 August 1926 the mayor, Ernesto Moro, approved the construction of an electric cabin. In 1929 the prefecture of Milan started a project to merge the municipalities of Assago, Rozzano and Basiglio; the merger failed through lack of time.
In 1940, Assago had 100 inhabitants. On the night between 18 and 19 November 1940, fiveVickers Wellington military bombers ofRAF Bomber Command, headed for the Pirelli factories, mistakenly hit the Cavallazza farm.[12]
On 10 August 1944 two Assagopartisans, Giuseppe de Vecchi and Mario Idiomi, lost their lives in a military clash atNoviglio.
In 1946 the consequences of thewar and the anti-fascist struggle were reported: 84 survivors returned, 25 still abroad, 13 missing and 2 partisans killed.[9]
In 2008 the anti-mafia district of Milan documented, as part of the Cerberus Investigation, the monopoly of thecalabrian 'ndrine Barbaro-Papalia in the area of Buccinasco, Assago andCorsico.[13]
The coat of arms and banner of theComune di Assago were granted by decree of the Italian President on 26 June 1973.[14]
"Of blue, to thegear of gold, to three ears of grain to the natural, interlaced in the gear, tied of silver. External ornaments for Comune."
The gear recalls the presence of factories and industries in the area, while the ears of wheat symbolize the abundant cereal fields in the municipality.[15]
The banner is a yellow drape.
Since 2012, Assago has grantedhonorary citizenship to notable people:Tenzin Gyatso, 14thDalai Lama;[16]Rafael Correa, president ofEcuador;[17]Giusy Versace,paralympic athlete.[18]
Football Teams: GS ASSAGO and O.S.M.
Assago istwinned with:
Nozay, Essonne, France, since 2006
Střelice, Czech Republic, since 2006| International | |
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