| Coordinates | 45°32′N 9°0′E |
|---|---|
| Region | Lombardy |
| Metropolitan city | Milan (MI) |
| Frazioni | Mantegazza, Valdarenne, Tre Campane |
| Area total | 6.2 km² |
| Population total | 7615 |
| Population as of | Dec. 2004 |
| Population demonym | Vanzaghesi |
| Elevation | 154 m |
| Postal code | 20043 |
| Area code | 02 |
| Website | Official website |
Vanzago (lmo: Vansach ʋãˈsaːk) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,615 and an area of 6.2 square kilometres (2.4 sq mi).[1]
The municipality of Vanzago contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Mantegazza, Valdarenne, and Tre Campane.
Vanzago borders the following municipalities: Pogliano Milanese, Pregnana Milanese, Arluno, Sedriano.
Demographic evolution
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 1,492 | — |
| 1871 | 1,453 | −2.6% |
| 1881 | 1,617 | +11.3% |
| 1901 | 2,069 | +28.0% |
| 1911 | 2,390 | +15.5% |
| 1921 | 2,622 | +9.7% |
| 1931 | 3,076 | +17.3% |
| 1936 | 3,191 | +3.7% |
| 1951 | 3,710 | +16.3% |
| 1961 | 4,187 | +12.9% |
| 1971 | 5,014 | +19.8% |
| 1981 | 5,139 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 5,668 | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 6,783 | +19.7% |
Data from ISTAT
WWF
The natural area is also known for the World Wide Fund for Nature reserve, an organisation for the protection of the environment and endangered species. It was established in 1978 under the name of Bosco di Vanzago.