Chiavenna

Chiavenna (Lombard: Ciavèna [tʃaˈʋɛna]; Latin: Clavenna; Romansh: Clavenna (listen) or Claven; archaic German: Cläven or Kleven) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the northern Italian region of Lombardy. It is the centre of the Alpine Valchiavenna region. The historic town is a member of the Cittaslow movement.

Chiavenna
Ciavèna (Lombard)
Clavenna / Claven (Romansh)
Città di Chiavenna
Townscape on the Mera
Chiavenna within the Province of Sondrio
Location of Chiavenna
Chiavenna
Location of Chiavenna in Italy
Chiavenna
Chiavenna (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 46°19′N 9°24′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceSondrio (SO)
FrazioniCampedello, Loreto, Pianazzola, San Carlo
Government
  MayorLuca Della Bitta
Area
  Total10.77 km2 (4.16 sq mi)
Elevation
333 m (1,093 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2022)
  Total7,149
  Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
DemonymChiavennasque
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23022
Dialing code0343
WebsiteOfficial website
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