Arona, Piedmont
Arona (Italian pronunciation: [aˈroːna]; Piedmontese: Aron-a [aˈrʊŋa]; Western Lombard: Aruna [aˈruna]) is a town and comune on Lake Maggiore, in the province of Novara (northern Italy). Its main economic activity is tourism, especially from Milan, France and Germany.
Arona
Aruna (Lombard) | |
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| Città di Arona | |
Largo Garibaldi in winter. The castle in the background is in Angera. | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Arona | |
Arona Location of Arona in Italy Arona Arona (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°45′N 08°33′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Novara (NO) |
| Frazioni | Campagna, Dagnente, Mercurago, Montrigiasco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Federico Monti (since 22 September 2020) (LN) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.90 km2 (5.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 14,547 |
| • Density | 980/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Aronesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 28041 |
| Dialing code | 0322 |
| Patron saint | Sts. Felinus and Gratian |
| Saint day | March 13 |
| Website | Official website |
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