Bovegno
Bovegno (Brescian: Böegn) is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. It borders the communes of Artogne, Berzo Inferiore, Bienno, Collio, Esine, Gianico, Irma, Marmentino and Pezzaze. It is located in the valley named Val Trompia.
Bovegno
Böegn | |
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| Comune di Bovegno | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Bovegno | |
Bovegno Location of Bovegno in Italy Bovegno Bovegno (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°47′N 10°16′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Castello, Graticelle, Ludizzo, Magno, Piano, Predondo, Savenone, Zigole |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Manolo Rossini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,270 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bovegnesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25061 |
| Dialing code | 030 |
| ISTAT code | 017024 |
| Patron saint | St. George |
| Website | Official website |
The Brescian poet Angelo Canossi spent the last years of his life here, mainly at Cà de le bachere (now a national monument) in Val Sorda.
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