Sordio

Sordio: History and Development

Hello everyone, today we're talking about the Municipality of Sordio, located in the province of Lodi, Lombardy. This small town of 3,398 inhabitants has an interesting history: during the Napoleonic era, it was a fraction of Cologno and only regained autonomy with the constitution of the Lombard-Veneto Kingdom.

Sordio has experienced significant development since the 1950s, thanks to its proximity to the SS9 Via Emilia and the Milan-Bologna railway. Today, it is a pleasant and peaceful location with numerous opportunities for those seeking some peace and relaxation.

Symbols and Society

The flag of the Municipality of Sordio is a yellow banner, while the coat of arms and flag were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 1993.

The demographic evolution of Sordio is also interesting, with a population of around 3,400 inhabitants. As of December 31, 2009, foreigners accounted for 10.37% of the population, with nationalities such as Romania, Peru, Morocco, Ecuador, Tunisia, Albania, the Dominican Republic, Bulgaria and India.

Sordio: history, development, and symbols.

Geography and Transportation

From a geographical point of view, the municipal territory includes the capital and inhabited localities of Cascina Roncolo and Casa Cambiè. Sordio is traversed by the SS9 Via Emilia, which connects Milan with Lodi and Piacenza, and a major provincial road leading towards Dresano and Peschiera Borromeo.

The Milan-Bologna railway runs along the southern boundary of the municipal territory and has been serving the area since 1861 with a stop at San Zenone al Lambro, which serves the town center of Sordio and the hamlet of Villa Bissone in the municipality of San Zenone al Lambro. The stop is served by trains of the S1 line of the Milan suburban railway service.

Administration and Conclusions

Finally, for those who want to delve deeper, we recommend the official website of the Municipality of Sordio, where you will find detailed and updated information. We hope we have given you a clear idea of this charming town in the province of Lodi, with its history and natural beauty. Bye!

Sara Esposito
Wrote by Sara Esposito
Updated Thursday, Sep 8, 2022