Borgo Val di Taro
Borgo Val di Taro, usually referred to as Borgotaro, (Parmigiano: Borgtär; locally Bùrgu) is a town and comune in Emilia, Italy, in the Province of Parma, 63 kilometres (39 miles) from the city of Parma.
Borgo Val di Taro | |
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| Comune di Borgotaro | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Borgo Val di Taro | |
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| Coordinates: 44°29′N 9°46′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Parma (PR) |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Diego Rossi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 152 km2 (59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
| Population (May 31, 2007) | |
| • Total | 7,179 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Borgotaresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 43043 |
| Dialing code | 0525 |
| Website | Official website |
Borgo Val di Taro is an important centre for cattle husbandry in Emilia and it is one of the zones where Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced.
The area is well known for its Boletus edulis (porcini) mushrooms, and several boletes that grow there have IGP (English: PGI) status.
James Gandolfini Sr., father of Italian-American actor James Gandolfini Jr., was born in Borgo Val di Taro.
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