Novara

Novara (Italian: [noˈvaːra] , Novarese: [nuˈ(ʋ)aːra]) is the capital city of the province of Novara in the Piedmont region in northwest Italy, to the west of Milan. With 101,916 inhabitants (on 1 January 2021), it is the second most populous city in Piedmont after Turin. It is an important crossroads for commercial traffic along the routes from Milan to Turin and from Genoa to Switzerland. Novara lies between the streams Agogna and Terdoppio in northeastern Piedmont, 50 km (31 mi) from Milan and 95 km (59 mi) from Turin. It is only 15 km (9.3 mi) distant from the river Ticino, which marks the border with Lombardy region.

Novara
Comune di Novara
The Basilica of San Gaudenzio with its dome, symbol of the city
Location of Novara
Novara
Location of Novara in Piedmont
Novara
Novara (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45.45°N 8.62°E / 45.45; 8.62
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceNovara (NO)
FrazioniLumellogno, Agognate, Bicocca Di Novara, Casalgiate, Olengo, Pernate, Sant'Agabio, Torrion Quartara, Veveri, Vignale, Gionzana, Pagliate
Government
  MayorAlessandro Canelli (Right-wing coalition)
Area
  Total103.05 km2 (39.79 sq mi)
Elevation
162 m (531 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2021)
  Total101,916
  Density990/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
DemonymNovarese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28100
Dialing code0321
Patron saintSaint Gaudentius
Saint day22 January
WebsiteOfficial website
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