Carona, Lombardy

Carona (Bergamasque: Caruna) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Milan and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Bergamo. By the statute of Carona, on its territory there are no hamlets, but it still recognises the localities of Carona Bassa and Pagliari.

Carona
Comune di Carona
Carona
Location of Carona
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Location of Carona in Italy
Carona
Carona (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 46°1′N 9°47′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBergamo (BG)
FrazioniFlumenero, Pagliari, Porta
Government
  MayorGiancarlo Pedretti
Area
  Total44.0 km2 (17.0 sq mi)
Elevation
1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2016)
  Total327
  Density7.4/km2 (19/sq mi)
DemonymCaronelli
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
24010
Dialing code0345
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint day24 June

Carona borders the following municipalities: Branzi, Caiolo, Foppolo, Gandellino, Piateda, Valbondione, Valgoglio, Valleve.

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