Ranica

For the river in Romania, see Ranica (river).
Ranica
Comune
Comune di Ranica
Ranica
Ranica
Coat of arms of Ranica
Coat of arms
Location of Ranica
Map
Ranica is located in Italy
Ranica
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Location of Ranica in Italy
Ranica is located in Lombardy
Ranica
Ranica
Ranica (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°44′N 9°43′E / 45.733°N 9.717°E / 45.733; 9.717
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Bergamo (BG)
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Elevation
293 m (961 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total
5,984
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
DemonymRanichesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
24020
Dialing code035
WebsiteOfficial website
the tower of Viandasso

Ranica (Bergamasque: Ranga or La Rànga or Laranga or Ràniga; Medieval Latin: Larianica) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Milan and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,984 and an area of 4.2 square kilometres (1.6 sq mi).[3]

Ranica borders the following municipalities: Alzano Lombardo, Gorle, Ponteranica, Scanzorosciate, Torre Boldone, Villa di Serio. Part of Ranica's territory is part of Parco dei Colli di Bergamo.

The town contains the Church of the Santissimi Sette Fratelli Martiri.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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