# Calco > Italian comune **Wikidata**: [Q42835](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42835) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calco) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/calco ## Summary Calco is a comune (municipality) located in the Province of Lecco within the Lombardy region of Italy. It is a distinct administrative entity that includes the frazione (subdivision) of Arlate and is served by the Olgiate-Calco-Brivio railway halt. ## Key Facts * **Entity Type:** Italian comune (municipal division of Italy). * **Administrative Location:** Province of Lecco, Italy. * **Country:** Italy (Sovereign state established as a republic on June 18, 1946; Kingdom proclaimed March 17, 1861). * **Subdivision:** Contains the frazione of Arlate. * **Population:** Recorded figures include 5,303, 5,341, and 5,396 inhabitants. * **Coordinates:** Latitude 45.72466235, Longitude 9.42640235. * **Official Website:** http://www.comune.calco.lc.it. * **Transport Infrastructure:** Home to the Olgiate-Calco-Brivio railway halt. * **Digital Presence:** Wikipedia title is "Calco"; Wikidata ID is not explicitly listed in the source but sitelink count is 50. * **Classification:** Part of the "comune of Italy" category (Thing). ## FAQs **What is the administrative status of Calco?** Calco is classified as a comune, which is a standard municipal division within the Italian administrative system. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Province of Lecco in the Lombardy region. **Does Calco have any specific subdivisions or neighboring transport links?** Yes, the municipality includes the frazione known as Arlate. Additionally, it is connected to the national rail network via the Olgiate-Calco-Brivio railway halt. **What are the population statistics for Calco?** The source material provides three specific population counts for the entity: 5,303, 5,341, and 5,396. These figures reflect the demographic data available for the comune. **Where is Calco located geographically?** Calco is situated in Italy at the precise coordinates of latitude 45.72466235 and longitude 9.42640235. It is located within the Province of Lecco. ## Why It Matters Calco serves as a fundamental unit of local governance within the Italian Republic, contributing to the administrative structure of the Province of Lecco. Its significance lies in its role as a residential and administrative hub that manages local affairs for its population of approximately 5,300 to 5,400 residents. The presence of the Arlate frazione and the Olgiate-Calco-Brivio railway halt highlights its integration into the broader regional infrastructure and transport networks of Lombardy. As a specific entity in the Italian municipal system, it represents the granular level of organization that supports the country's 20 regions and their respective provinces. ## Notable For * **Administrative Classification:** Recognized specifically as a "comune of Italy" within the Thing ontology. * **Geographic Precision:** Defined by exact coordinates (45.72466235, 9.42640235) distinguishing it from other municipalities. * **Subdivision Inclusion:** Uniquely identified as the parent entity for the frazione of Arlate. * **Rail Connectivity:** Distinguished by the presence of the Olgiate-Calco-Brivio railway halt within its jurisdiction. * **Digital Footprint:** Maintains an official municipal website and holds a Wikipedia entry with a sitelink count of 50. * **Demographic Specificity:** Documented with multiple distinct population counts (5,303, 5,341, 5,396) in available records. ## Body ### Administrative Structure and Location Calco functions as a comune, the basic administrative division in Italy. It is situated within the Province of Lecco, which is part of the larger Italian state. The entity is categorized under the "comune of Italy" classification (Thing), linking it to the broader system of 60+ municipal divisions in the country. The comune operates under the national framework of Italy, a sovereign state and parliamentary republic established in its current form on June 18, 1946, following a constitutional referendum. The Kingdom of Italy was previously proclaimed on March 17, 1861. Calco's specific location is defined by the coordinates 45.72466235° N and 9.42640235° E. ### Subdivisions and Local Geography The municipality of Calco encompasses the frazione (hamlet or subdivision) of Arlate. Arlate is recognized as a distinct "Thing" entity associated with Calco, Lecco, and Italy. This relationship indicates that Arlate is a constituent part of the larger Calco administrative area. The inclusion of Arlate contributes to the demographic and geographic scope of the comune. ### Infrastructure and Transport Calco is served by the Olgiate-Calco-Brivio railway halt. This railway halt is a specific transport node located within the country of Italy and is linked to the Calco entity. The halt facilitates regional connectivity, linking the comune to the broader Italian rail network. The presence of this infrastructure supports the movement of residents and goods, integrating Calco into the economic and social fabric of the Province of Lecco. ### Demographics and Data The population of Calco is documented with three specific data points: 5,303, 5,341, and 5,396. These figures represent the recorded inhabitants of the comune at different times or from different census sources. The population size places Calco within the range of small to medium-sized Italian municipalities. The entity has a sitelink count of 50, indicating its presence and documentation across 50 different language versions of Wikipedia or similar knowledge bases. ### Digital and Official Presence The official website for the comune is http://www.comune.calco.lc.it. This digital portal serves as the primary source of information for residents and visitors regarding local services, news, and administrative procedures. The entity is also represented on Wikipedia under the title "Calco." In the Wikidata knowledge graph, the entity is associated with a sitelink count of 50, reflecting its visibility in the global knowledge ecosystem. The description provided in Wikidata identifies it simply as an "Italian comune." ### Contextual Relationships Calco is intrinsically linked to the Province of Lecco, which was established on January 1, 1992. The province itself is a subdivision of Italy, a country with a rich history dating back to the Kingdom of Italy in 1861 and the modern Republic in 1946. Italy, as the sovereign state, provides the legal and political framework within which Calco operates. The entity is also connected to the "comune of Italy" category, which includes over 60 related municipal divisions. The railway halt Olgiate-Calco-Brivio serves as a critical infrastructure link, connecting Calco to neighboring areas and the wider region. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. Italian National Institute of Statistics 4. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2018/index3.html) 5. [Source](https://demo.istat.it/?l=it) 6. GeoNames 7. [Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011. Italian National Institute of Statistics](https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/156224) 8. Wiki Loves Monuments Italia 9. Seismic classification in Italy 10. [Source](https://rischi.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/sismico/attivita/classificazione-sismica)