Borzonasca
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| Borzonasca | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Borzonasca | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Liguria | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of 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 code | 16041 | |
| Dialing code | 0185 | |
| Patron saint | Exaltation of the Holy Cross | |
| Saint day | September 14 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Borzonasca is a comune (municipality) in the Province 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]
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
External links
- Official website (Italian)
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