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THE HISTORY OF DISTRICT
2040,
Italy
A Part of Our History of
Rotary in Europe
Prepared by the district and not verified
by Rotary Global History
Located in Northern Italy, District 2040 is the smallest by
territorial extension, nevertheless extremely active and with the
longest lasting tradition (the first
Italian Rotary Club were
founded here).
Territory covers the north Lombardy area contiguous to the Swiss
border.
Relying on solid industrial roots, deep cultural heritage, natural
and tourist attractions, it is a densely populated area (8.9million
inhabitants).
Extending from the Po river plains to the lakes region up to the
Alps chain crowning the Italian border, it includes six provinces
(counties), namely:
-Milano : located in the plains, with a population of 1.25
million, is the Italian business center, with vivid cultural life
and tradition.
- Bergamo : an historical town on a hill over-looking the plains
and backed by the Pre-alps.
- Como : a jewel on the western branch of the Lake which has been
named after it.
- Lecco : the other town at the mountains feet located on the Como
Lake eastern branch.
- Monza : a will-be province capital, once the main city of the Longobards reign.
- Sondrio : the most northern town of the region, at the foot of
the Alps.
- Varese : extended on the Prealps hills, a green town close to
Lake Maggiore and other water surfaces.
Nowadays (september 2008), District 2040 accounts for 85 Rotary Clubs, with over 5.400
Rotarians, and has a long lasting service tradition in favor of the
New Generations, as testified by the 32 Rotaract and 9 Interact
Clubs and the annual RYLA seminar.
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