Cantello

Cantello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Milan and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) east of Varese, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,409 and an area of 9.1 square kilometres (3.5 sq mi). The municipality of Cantello contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Gaggiolo and Ligurno. Cantello borders the following municipalities: Arcisate, Cagno, Clivio, Malnate, Rodero, Stabio (Switzerland), Varese, Viggiù. Demographic evolution References ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. External links www.comune.cantello.va.it