Ossuccio

Ossuccio
—  Comune  —
Comune di Ossuccio
Ossuccio
Ossuccio Location of Ossuccio in Italy
Coordinates: 45°58′N 9°11′E / 45.967°N 9.183°E / 45.967; 9.183Coordinates: 45°58′N 9°11′E / 45.967°N 9.183°E / 45.967; 9.183
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province	Como (CO)
Government
- Mayor	Giorgio Cantoni
Area
- Total	8.0 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
- Total	975
- Density	121.9/km2 (315.7/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	22010
Dialing code	0344

Ossuccio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy. It is located on the western shore of Lake Como some 20 km northeast of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 975 and an area of 8.0 km².^[1]

It is known for the Sacro Monte, a site of pilgrimage and worship close to it, for the late 16th century Villa del Balbiano[1], the mid-20th century Villa Leoni[2], and for the island of Comacina which falls within its territory.

Ossuccio borders the following municipalities: Colonno, Lenno, Lezzeno, Ponna, Porlezza, Sala Comacina.

Demographic evolution

References

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