# Como

> Italian city

**Wikidata**: [Q1308](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1308)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Como)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/como

## Summary

Como is a city in Italy with a population of 83k (2023) [1][2]. It covers an area of 37.3 square kilometers and has an elevation of 201 meters above sea level . The official language is Italian . Como observes Central European Time, using UTC+01:00 during standard time and UTC+02:00 when daylight saving time is in effect .

## Key Facts
- **Official Name**: Como
- **Entity Type**: City and comune of Italy
- **Country**: Italy (since 1861); formerly part of the Roman Empire (until 476 AD)
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of the Province of Como (since 1859)
- **Population**: 83,184 (as of January 1, 2023)
- **Area**: 37.12 square kilometres (as of October 9, 2011)
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 45.81025, Longitude 9.0861388888889
- **Elevation**: 201 metres above sea level
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- **Official Language**: Italian
- **Demonym**: Comaschi, Comacini, Comensi, Lariani (masculine plural forms)
- **Postal Code**: 22100
- **License Plate Code**: CO
- **Local Dialing Code**: 031
- **Patron Saint**: Abundius of Como
- **Head of Government**: Alessandro Rapinese
- **Administrative Headquarters**: Palazzo Cernezzi
- **Seismic Classification**: Zone 4
- **UN/LOCODE**: ITOMO
- **ISTAT ID**: 013075
- **Italian Cadastre Code**: C933
- **Website**: http://www.comune.como.it

## FAQs

**What is the geographical location and extent of Como?**
Como is situated in Europe within the Lombardy region of Italy, located in the Province of Como. The city's coordinates place it at latitude 45.81025 and longitude 9.0861388888889, with its boundaries extending to northernmost point 45.8419781, 9.0384798; southernmost point 45.7587544, 9.0917945; easternmost point 45.8005029, 9.1368711; and westernmost point 45.824677, 9.0310791.

**What are the demographic details and administrative structure of Como?**
As of January 1, 2023, Como has a resident population of 83,184. The city is governed by a head of government, Alessandro Rapinese, and operates from its headquarters at Palazzo Cernezzi. It has been the capital of the Province of Como since 1859 and is officially recognized as a comune of Italy.

**What are the historical administrative affiliations of Como?**
Como has served as the capital of several administrative divisions throughout history: Como County (1522–1786), province of Como (1786–1797, 1815–1859), Lario department (1797–1801, 1801–1815), and currently the Province of Como (from 1859). It was also part of the Duchy of Milan (until 1796) and Roman Italy (from 4 BC to 476 AD).

**Which municipalities border Como?**
Como shares borders with 14 neighbouring municipalities: Blevio, Brunate, Capiago Intimiano, Casnate con Bernate, Cernobbio, Chiasso, Grandate, Lipomo, Maslianico, Montano Lucino, San Fermo della Battaglia, Senna Comasco, Tavernerio, Torno, and Vacallo.

**What are the cultural and symbolic identifiers of Como?**
Como's official symbols include a coat of arms (Stemma) and a flag. The city's patron saint is Abundius of Como. Its residents are referred to by several demonyms: comaschi, comacini, comensi, or lariani. The city was nominated for Italian Capital of Culture in 2016.

## Why It Matters
Como holds substantial historical and administrative importance as a continuously inhabited city since the Roman era. It has maintained its role as a regional capital for centuries, adapting to various political jurisdictions while preserving its administrative significance. The city's strategic location on Lake Como and its well-documented history make it a notable subject of study in European historical geography and urban development.

## Notable For
- **Historical Continuity**: Maintained capital status across multiple political entities from the Roman Empire to modern Italy
- **Extensive Documentation**: Described in numerous major encyclopedic works including Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Great Soviet Encyclopedia, and Pauly–Wissowa
- **International Recognition**: Holds identifiers across major global knowledge systems including VIAF, GND, Library of Congress, BnF, and National Library of Israel
- **Digital Presence**: Wikipedia articles in over 100 languages, demonstrating global cultural significance
- **Administrative Heritage**: Served as a departmental capital during the Napoleonic era (Lario department) and continues as provincial capital
- **Cultural Heritage**: Documented in specialized sources including Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, Oxford Classical Dictionary, and Treccani's Enciclopedia Italiana

## Body

### Geography and Location
Como occupies a total area of 37.12 square kilometres (as recorded on October 9, 2011) with an elevation of 201 metres above sea level. The city is positioned at coordinates 45.81025°N, 9.0861388888889°E. Its geographical boundaries are precisely defined with the northernmost point at 45.8419781, 9.0384798; southernmost point at 45.7587544, 9.0917945; easternmost point at 45.8005029, 9.1368711; and westernmost point at 45.824677, 9.0310791.

The city is located within the Province of Como (since 1861) in the continent of Europe. It operates in the UTC+01:00 timezone during standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time. The seismic classification of Como is Zone 4.

### Administrative History and Political Status
Como has functioned as an administrative capital for multiple political entities throughout its history. Its administrative roles include:
- **Como County**: Capital from 1522 to 1786
- **Province of Como**: Capital from 1786 to 1797 and again from 1815 to 1859
- **Lario Department**: Capital during two periods: 1797–1801 and 1801–1815
- **Province of Como**: Capital since 1859 (current role)

The city's broader political affiliations include:
- **Roman Italy**: From 4 BC until 476 AD
- **Roman Empire**: Until 476 AD
- **Duchy of Milan**: Until 1796
- **Italy**: From 1861 to present

### Demographics and Population
Como's population has been tracked with the following figures:
- **2015**: 84,394 (April 30)
- **2016**: 84,378 (June 30)
- **2017**: 84,326 (January 1)
- **2018**: 83,320 (January 1)
- **2023**: 83,184 (January 1, preferred value)

Population data is maintained by ISTAT (Italian National Institute of Statistics), with the city assigned ISTAT ID 013075.

### Governance and Civic Administration
The current head of government is Alessandro Rapinese. The municipal headquarters is located at Palazzo Cernezzi. The city's official website is http://www.comune.como.it. Como holds the IndicePA ID C_C933, which is the Italian public administration directory identifier. The civic administration uses the Italian cadastre code C933 for the municipality.

### International Relations
Como maintains twin-city relationships with:
- **Netanya**: Twinning established October 31, 2004
- **Fulda**
- **Tōkamachi-shi**
- **Nablus**
- **Jelgava**: Twinning established in 2016

### Bordering Municipalities
Como shares administrative borders with 14 neighbouring municipalities: Blevio, Brunate, Capiago Intimiano, Casnate con Bernate, Cernobbio, Chiasso, Grandate, Lipomo, Maslianico, Montano Lucino, San Fermo della Battaglia, Senna Comasco, Tavernerio, Torno, and Vacallo.

### Cultural and Religious Identity
The patron saint of Como is Abundius of Como. Residents of Como are known by multiple demonyms in masculine plural form: comaschi, comacini, comensi, and lariani. The city was nominated for the Italian Capital of Culture designation for 2016.

### Infrastructure and Codes
- **Postal Code**: 22100
- **License Plate Code**: CO
- **Local Dialing Code**: 031
- **UN/LOCODE**: ITOMO
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (standard), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving)

### Documentation in Encyclopedic Sources
Como is documented in an extensive array of encyclopedic and reference works:
- Pauly–Wissowa (entry: Comum)
- Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th Edition (entry: 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Como)
- Meyer's Universum, Erster Band (1833)
- Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
- Treccani's Enciclopedia Italiana (1931)
- Enciclopedia dell'Arte Antica (1959)
- Treccani's Dizionario di Storia (2010)
- Enciclopedia dell'Arte Medievale (1994)
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Oxford Classical Dictionary
- Encyclopedia of Italian
- Online PWN Encyclopedia

### Global Identifier Systems
Como maintains identifiers across numerous international knowledge organization systems:
- **VIAF ID**: 144872845
- **GND ID**: 4085313-5
- **ISNI**: 0000000122937441
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n80038199
- **Bibliothèque Nationale de France ID**: 12123222m
- **National Library of Spain ID**: XX453845
- **National Library of Israel ID**: 987007564225205171
- **FAST ID**: 1208200
- **Geonames ID**: 6542055
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID**: 7005851
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0ggyr
- **Pleiades ID**: 383627
- **Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire ID**: 2718
- **World Historical Gazetteer Place ID**: 12862979
- **Who's On First ID**: 101752733

### Digital and Web Presence
Como has a substantial digital footprint with:
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Articles in 114 languages including Italian, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many others
- **Wikimedia Commons**: Gallery and category presence
- **OpenStreetMap**: Node ID 5469673334, Relation ID 46085
- **Wikidata ID**: Q1308
- **Facebook Location ID**: 114539431896766
- **Google Play Store ID**: Como
- **Quora Topic**: Como-Italy

### Heritage and Cultural Documentation
The city is referenced in specialized cultural heritage databases:
- **Wiki Loves Monuments ID**: 03C9330000 (since September 1, 2020)
- **Joconde Location ID**: T84-3373
- **Museum Digital Place ID**: 11547, 33630
- **Lombardiabeniculturali Toponym ID**: 3000154
- **Kulturenvanteri Taxonomy ID**: 10149
- **Spanish Cultural Heritage Thesauri ID**: geografico/1203209

### Academic and Research Identifiers
- **SBN Place ID**: BVEL000794
- **HDS ID**: 007045
- **LEX ID**: Como
- **IDREF ID**: 029652820
- **RERO ID (Legacy)**: A003123198
- **Libraries Australia ID**: 35902303
- **Vatican Library VCBA ID**: 497/20036
- **Yale LUX ID**: group/c7d69a0f-bbf5-4fc6-9d42-2da565009889
- **Pinakes City ID**: 135
- **Archinform Location ID**: 967
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 7496f50a-e0d9-4817-836e-8408b0697050
- **Numista Ruling Authority ID**: 7384
- **Münzkabinett ID**: location/628
- **Early Modern Letters Online Location ID**: 5db7a30e-6425-4b86-a320-5273760df124

### Audio-Visual Media
- **Image**: Como and its lake
- **Flag Image**: Flag of Como
- **Coat of Arms Image**: Como-Stemma
- **Page Banner**: Como banner
- **Locator Map**: Map of Como (Province of Como, region Lombardy, Italy 2024)
- **Pronunciation Audio**: Italian pronunciation (It-Como.ogg), Putèr pronunciation (Roh-putèr-Com.ogg)
- **Category for Films**: Films shot in Como

### Classification Systems
- **Dewey Decimal Classification**: 2--45231
- **Colon Classification**: SG--52231
- **Quirinale ID**: 9000
- **De Agostini ID**: Còmo+(città)
- **SNARC ID**: Wolin
- **FactGrid Item ID**: benzodiazepine drug
- **Treccani ID**: como
- **Great Russian Encyclopedia Portal ID**: komo-50b3a4
- **National Historical Museums of Sweden ID**: geo/EF60850F-2409-4CD0-A262-91906F6CB272
- **Thesaurus Linguae Aegyptiae Thesaurus ID**: TKWM75E5IFCRLFYVOGQTIM5CQE

### Categories and Classifications
- **Instance Of**: Comune of Italy, city
- **Topic's Main Category**: Category:Como
- **Category for People Born Here**: Category:Births in Como
- **Category of Associated People**: Category:People from Como
- **Category for People Who Died Here**: Category:Deaths in Como
- **Category for Maps or Plans**: Category:Maps of Como
- **Category for Films Shot at This Location**: Category:Films shot in Como

### Other Identifiers and References
- **Sitelink Count**: 117
- **Data Commons ID**: wikidataId/Q1308
- **Topostext Place ID**: 45891UCom
- **Vikidia Article ID**: fr:Côme
- **BBC Things ID**: 60e15520-39fa-4735-8866-be4bef668ba0
- **Store ID Google Play**: Como (exact match)
- **NL CR AUT ID**: ge424547
- **SPAP ID**: p/c292f994-efa6-44f2-947d-029a5947caf9
- **Enciclopedia dell'Arte Antica ID**: como (1959)
- **Enciclopedia dell'Arte Medievale ID**: como (1994)
- **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (Former Scheme)**: 0019093

## References

1. archINFORM
2. [Source](https://v2.netanya.muni.il/Eng/?CategoryID=1779&ArticleID=1463)
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4. Virtual International Authority File
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. MusicBrainz
7. [Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/bilmens2016gen/index02.html)
8. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2018/index3.html)
9. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2017. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2017/index3.html)
10. [Source](https://demo.istat.it/?l=it)
11. GeoNames
12. BBC Things
13. [Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011. Italian National Institute of Statistics](https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/156224)
14. Wiki Loves Monuments Italia
15. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
16. Seismic classification in Italy
17. [Source](https://rischi.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/sismico/attivita/classificazione-sismica)
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