Jerago con Orago is a town and a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Milan and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Varese. It is formed by two main centres of Orago and Jerago (which houses the municipal seat), sharing a 13th-century castle.
Jerago con Orago | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Jerago con Orago | |
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Location of Jerago con Orago ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 45°42′N 8°48′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Varese (VA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giorgio Ginelli (Popular Alternative) |
Area | |
• Total | 4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
Population (2008)[2] | |
• Total | 5,003 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Jeraghesi and Oraghesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 21040 |
Dialing code | 0331 |
Website | Official website |
It is served by Cavaria-Oggiona-Jerago railway station.
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