Bionaz
Bionaz (Valdôtain: Bioun-a; Biona from 1939 to 1946) is a comune sparso which extends over 143 square kilometres (55 sq mi) of the North-Eastern Valpelline area of the Aosta Valley region of northwest Italy. The commune lies on the left side of the river Dora Baltea. The population of about 240 is dispersed among 20 or more small alpine villages and hamlets including Plan-de-Veyne, which is the main centre and the capoluogo (locally and officially also chef-lieu, in French). The commune belongs to the Unité des communes valdôtaines du Grand-Combin.
Bionaz | |
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| Comune di Bionaz Commune de Bionaz | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of the commune within the Aosta Valley region | |
Location of Bionaz | |
Bionaz Location of Bionaz in Italy Bionaz Bionaz (Aosta Valley) | |
| Coordinates: 45°52′N 7°25′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Province | none |
| Frazioni | See Villages, hamlets and other centres |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Armando Chentre (elected 2005-05-09) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 142.82 km2 (55.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,606 m (5,269 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2023) | |
| • Total | 221 |
| • Density | 1.5/km2 (4.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bionassins |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11010 |
| Dialing code | 0165 |
| Patron saint | Saint Margaret |
| Saint day | 20 July |
| Website | Official website |
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