Pero (

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'' (municipality) in the

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in the

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, located about northwest of

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. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 10,378 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute

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. The municipality of Pero contains the ''

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'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Cerchiate and Cerchiarello. Pero borders the following municipalities:

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. Pero is linked to Milan and Rho by the underground line M1 (a.k.a. "red line").

Demographic evolution

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Twin towns

Pero is twinned with: *

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, Italy

References

External links

www.comune.pero.mi.it/
Cities and towns in Lombardy {{Milan-geo-stub