Borzonasca

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Borzonasca
Comune di Borzonasca
Borzonasca
Borzonasca
Coat of arms of Borzonasca
Location of Borzonasca
Borzonasca is located in Italy
Borzonasca
Borzonasca
Location of Borzonasca in Italy
Coordinates: 44°25′N 9°23′E / 44.417°N 9.383°E / 44.417; 9.383Coordinates: 44°25′N 9°23′E / 44.417°N 9.383°E / 44.417; 9.383
CountryItaly
RegionLiguria
Metropolitan cityGenoa (GE)
FrazioniMontemoggio, Belpiano, Temossi, Brizzolara, Sopralacroce, Levaggi, Caregli, Borzone, Giaiette, Acero, Gazzolo, Barca di Gazzolo
Area
 • Total80.51 km2 (31.09 sq mi)
Elevation
167 m (548 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[3]
 • Total2,072
 • Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Borzonaschini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
16041
Dialing code0185
Patron saintExaltation of the Holy Cross
Saint daySeptember 14
WebsiteOfficial website

Borzonasca is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 km (22 mi) east of Genoa.

Borzonasca borders the following municipalities: Mezzanego, Ne, Rezzoaglio, San Colombano Certénoli, Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Tornolo, and Varese Ligure.

Borzonasca is part of the Aveto Natural Regional Park.

Main sights[]

  • Church of St. Bartholomew (1628)
  • Oratory of Sts. Philip and James (1554)
  • Abbey of Borzone
  • Abbey of St. Andrew, founded in 1184

Twinnings[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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