Orsago

Orsago
—  Comune  —
Comune di Orsago
Orsago Location of Orsago in Italy
Coordinates: 45°56′N 12°25′E / 45.933°N 12.417°E / 45.933; 12.417Coordinates: 45°56′N 12°25′E / 45.933°N 12.417°E / 45.933; 12.417
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Province	Province of Treviso (TV)
Area
- Total	10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Elevation	40 m (131 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
- Total	3,817
- Density	356.7/km2 (923.9/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	31010
Dialing code	0438
Website	Official website

Orsago is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Treviso in the Italian region Veneto, located about 60 km north of Venice and about 30 km northeast of Treviso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,817 and an area of 10.7 km².^[1]

Orsago borders the following municipalities: Cordignano, Gaiarine, Godega di Sant'Urbano.

Important buildings:

1- Villa Sbrojavacca - Maffei, 18th century. This construction wa built by the Sbrojavacca nobles in the 18th century, but presents also some older elements such as the boundary walls surrounding the construction being the first site for cellars and barns, with rectangular openings as a range of loop-holes. The villa was purchased by Maffei Marconi in 1835 and afterwards passed to the Zanin family of Orsago.

2.- Villa Priuli - Chastonay, 17th century. By crossing the large entrance gateway, with columns adorned by white stone swirls and statues, and followings the pathway, tou come upon a second gateway having the statues of Ercole an Prometeo. The villa is majestic, with an elevated central body.

Demographic evolution

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.