| Brembate di Sopra | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Brembate di Sopra | |
 Church | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Location of Brembate di Sopra | |
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| Coordinates: 45°43′N 9°35′E / 45.717°N 9.583°E / 45.717; 9.583 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Bergamo (BG) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emiliana Giussani |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.3 km (1.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,906 |
| • Density | 1,800/km (4,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Brembatesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 24030 |
| Dialing code | 035 |
Brembate di Sopra (Bergamasque: Brembàt Sura) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 miles) northeast of Milan and about 7 km (4 mi) northwest of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,190 and an area of 4.3 square kilometres (2 square miles).
Brembate di Sopra borders the following municipalities: Almenno San Bartolomeo, Barzana, Mapello, Ponte San Pietro, Valbrembo.
History
The first urbanization here was the work of the Romans, mindful of the strategic importance of the nearby road connecting Bergamo to Como. Archeological finds have confirmed the existence of Roman military camps in the area.
The region was subsequently dominated by the Lombards who included it within the Duchy of Bergamo. The district is often included as part of Lemine during this period.
The earliest written records of Brembate date back to 856. The village, which takes its name from its proximity to the river Brembo, began to be referred to as 'Brembate di Sopra' (Upper Brembate) to distinguish it from Brembate di Sotto (now known simply as Brembate) to the south.
In 2010, Brembate di Sopra resident Yara Gambirasio was murdered here.
International relations
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in ItalyBrembate di Sopra is twinned with:
Ostrów Mazowiecka, Poland
Iziaslav, Ukraine
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.