Borzonasca

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Borzonasca
Comune
Comune di Borzonasca

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Borzonasca
Location of Borzonasca in Italy
Coordinates: 44°25′N9°23′E / 44.417°N 9.383°E / 44.417; 9.383 Coordinates: 44°25′N9°23′E / 44.417°N 9.383°E / 44.417; 9.383
Country Italy
Region Liguria
Metropolitan city Genoa (GE)
Frazioni Montemoggio, Belpiano, Temossi, Brizzolara, Sopralacroce, Levaggi, Caregli, Borzone, Giaiette, Acero, Gazzolo, Barca di Gazzolo
Area
  Total 79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation 167 m (548 ft)
Population (31 December 2005)
  Total 2,067
  Density 26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Borzonaschini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code16041
Dialing code 0185
Patron saint Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Saint day September 14
Website Official 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. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,054 and an area of 80.0 km2 (30.9 sq mi). [1]

<i>Comune</i> third-level administrative divisions of the Italian Republic

The comune is a basic administrative division in Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality.

Metropolitan City of Genoa Metropolitan City in Liguria, Italy

The Metropolitan City of Genoa is one of the ten Metropolitan cities of Italy, located in the region of Liguria. Its capital is the city of Genoa. It replaced the Province of Genoa.

Italy republic in Southern Europe

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares open land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the enclaved microstates San Marino and Vatican City. Italy covers an area of 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi) and has a largely temperate seasonal and Mediterranean climate. With around 61 million inhabitants, it is the fourth-most populous EU member state and the most populous country in Southern Europe.

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

Mezzanego Comune in Liguria, Italy

Mezzanego is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 kilometres east of Genoa.

Rezzoaglio Comune in Liguria, Italy

Rezzoaglio is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria.

San Colombano Certénoli Comune in Liguria, Italy

San Colombano Certenoli is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Genoa. It is the largest municipality in the Val Fontanabuona.

Borzonasca is part of the Aveto Natural Regional Park.

Aveto Natural Regional Park nature park

The Aveto Natural Regional Park is a natural park in Metropolitan City of Genoa, in the Liguria region of northern Italy). It was established in 1995.

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References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.