Isola Rizza

Isola Rizza is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Venice and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Verona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,977 and an area of 16.8 square kilometres (6.5 sq mi).

Isola Rizza
Comune di Isola Rizza
Location of Isola Rizza
Isola Rizza
Location of Isola Rizza in Italy
Isola Rizza
Isola Rizza (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°17′N 11°12′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceProvince of Verona (VR)
Area
  Total16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi)
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total2,977
  Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
DemonymIsolani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
37050
Dialing code045
WebsiteOfficial website

Isola Rizza borders the following municipalities: Bovolone, Oppeano, Ronco all'Adige, Roverchiara, and San Pietro di Morubio.

In 1873, the 6th-century Isola Rizza dish was found in a hoard near the parish church.

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