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Sovico

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Sovico is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,329 and an area of 3.2 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi).Sovico borders the following municipalities: Triuggio, Albiate, Macherio, Lissone.

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