Borgio Verezzi

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Borgio Verezzi
Comune
Comune di Borgio Verezzi
View of Borgio and Pietra Ligure
View of Borgio and Pietra Ligure
Borgio Verezzi is located in Italy
Borgio Verezzi
Borgio Verezzi
Location of Borgio Verezzi in Italy
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Country Italy
Region Liguria
Province / Metropolitan city Savona (SV)
Frazioni Borgio, Verezzi
Area
 • Total 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 2,330
 • Density 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Borgioverezzini, borgesi, verezzini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 17022
Dialing code 019
Website Official website

Borgio Verezzi is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Savona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,330 and an area of 2.9 square kilometres (1.1 sq mi).[1]

Geography

The municipality of Borgio Verezzi is composed by the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Borgio and Verezzi.

Borgio's old downtown stands atop a low hill, while the modern expansions cover the coastal plain and the foothills of the Caprazoppa plateau. Verezzi is divided into several very characteristic hamlets on the hillside, at some 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level. The main borough of Verezzi, Piazza, during summer hosts a theater festival of national relevance.

Borgio Verezzi borders the following municipalities: Finale Ligure, Pietra Ligure, and Tovo San Giacomo.

Demographics

Main sights

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Official website of Borgio Verezzi show caves

External links