Siziano

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Comune di Siziano
Coat of arms of Comune di Siziano
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Siziano in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Paiva (PV)
Mayor Massimiliano Brambilla
Area 11.8 km² (5 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004 [1])
 - Total 5,584
 - Density 473/km² (1,225/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°19′N, 9°12′E
Gentilic Sizianesi
Dialing code 0382
Postal code 27010
Frazioni Bonate, Campomorto, Casatico, Gnignano
Patron St. Bartholomew
 - Day September 9
Website: www.comune.siziano.pv.it

Siziano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pavia in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 km south of Milan and about 15 km north of Pavia.

Siziano borders the following municipalities: Bornasco, Carpiano, Lacchiarella, Landriano, Locate di Triulzi, Pieve Emanuele, Vidigulfo.

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[edit] Transmitter

At Siziano, there is a large mediumwave transmitter, which broadcasts RAI 1 on 900 kHz with 600 kW. It is one of the most powerful transmitters in Italy and can be received in whole Europe at night time. As antenna two guyed mast radiators insulated against ground are used. They are 148 and 145 metres tall and situated at 45°19'54"N 9°11'59"E respecively 45°19'41"N 9°11'50"E.

[edit] References

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