Casatico
Welcome to Casatico: a small hamlet in the Municipality of Giussago
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Casatico, a geographical hamlet in the Municipality of Giussago, located in the Lombardy region, Italy. Casatico is a small village that constituted an autonomous municipality until 1872, when it was suppressed and joined Giussago.
The history of Casatico
If you are curious to discover the history of Casatico, I can tell you that it has been known since 1191 as "Cassaticum" and belonged to the upper pavian campaign. In the 18th century it was not enfeoffed and in 1872 it was suppressed as an autonomous municipality. Since then, Casatico has become an integral part of the Municipality of Giussago.
The demographic evolution of Casatico
The population of Casatico has varied greatly over the centuries. According to the censuses carried out over time, the census inhabitants were 170 in 1751, 230 in 1780, 176 in 1805, 230 in 1807, 227 in 1853, 259 in 1859, 254 in 1861, 234 in 1871, 217 in 1877, 218 in 2001 and 364 in 2011. Although Casatico has always been a small and quiet hamlet, its population has increased in recent years.
The church of Saint Andrew the Apostle
One of the fundamental landmarks of Casatico is the church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, built in the 15th century. Until March 25, 1978, it was the seat of the local parish. Today the church is still a place of worship open to faithful and visitors.
Notes on Casatico
If you are passionate about history and geography, you might be interested in deepening your knowledge of this hamlet of Giussago. Casatico has an important cultural and religious heritage and represents a testimony to the life of local communities over the centuries.
External links
If you want to deepen your interest in Casatico and its history, you can visit the official website of the Municipality of Giussago. There you will find detailed information on the places of interest in the area and its evolution in contemporary times.
So, this is our story about Casatico. We hope it has made you discover the beauties and curiosities of one of the many small Italian hamlets, which preserve the historical and cultural heritage of our country.
