Zibido San Giacomo
The story of Badile
Badile is a hamlet of the municipality of Zibido San Giacomo, located along the Naviglio Pavese to the northeast of the town center. However, at one time Badile was an autonomous municipality which was suppressed in 1841 by the Austrians and then annexed to the nearby Vigonzino and subsequently to Zibido. In the census of 1751, the locality had 150 residents and was the seat of a parish.
The suppression of the municipality
During the Napoleonic era, the population of Badile grew to reach 209 units in 1805. However, the Municipality of Badile was suppressed in 1809 and merged with that of Moirago, which in turn was annexed to San Pietro Cusico in 1811. In 1816, all the centers regained autonomy following the establishment of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom, although they were moved to the Province of Pavia.
The restoration of autonomy
Subsequently, the same German rulers realized the need for a rationalization of the administrative network of the area, leading to the definitive suppression of the municipality of Badile. The municipality was closed by the Austrians on January 17, 1841 and Badile was annexed to the nearby Vigonzino and then to Zibido San Giacomo. However, in 1965, Badile was transferred from the municipality of Zibido San Giacomo to the municipality of Binasco at the request of its own citizens, but later returned to being a hamlet of Zibido San Giacomo.
Infrastructures and transports in Badile
Between 1880 and 1936, Badile hosted a stop on the Milan-Pavia tram line. Apart from this, there are no other noteworthy infrastructures and transports.
Conclusions
Badile is a hamlet with a long and interesting history. Despite being suppressed as a municipality in 1841, the locality continues to be an important inhabited center of the area and is part of the municipality of Zibido San Giacomo. Anyone who has the opportunity to visit this beautiful locality in the province of Pavia can enjoy a walk along the Naviglio Pavese and admire its great beauty.
