Vogogna
Vogogna is a comune (municipality) at the heart of the Val d’Ossola in the Province of Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont, Italy, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-west of Verbania. The municipality (population 1,785 as of 2010) is centred on the town of Vogogna and extends over an area of 15.28 square kilometres (5.90 sq mi), partly within the Val Grande National Park; the elevation varies between 211 and 2,018 metres (692 and 6,621 ft) above sea-level. Outlying settlements (frazioni) within the municipality include Prata, Dresio and Genestredo.
Vogogna | |
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| Comune di Vogogna | |
Location of Vogogna | |
Vogogna Location of Vogogna in Italy Vogogna Vogogna (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 46°0′N 8°17′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB) |
| Frazioni | Prata, Dresio, Genestredo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marco Stefanetta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.62 km2 (6.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 1,785 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vogognesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 28020 |
| Dialing code | 0324 |
| Patron saint | Beata Vergine Addolorata |
| Saint day | 15 September |
| Website | Official website |
The surrounding municipalities are Beura-Cardezza, Pallanzeno, Piedimulera, Pieve Vergonte and Premosello-Chiovenda. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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