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Giazza | |
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Coordinates: 45°39′N11°7′E / 45.650°N 11.117°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province | Verona (VR) |
Comune | Selva di Progno |
Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 133 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 37030 |
Dialing code | 045 |
Website | Official website |
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