Boves

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For the French commune, see Boves, Somme.
Boves
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Cuneo (CN)
Mayor
Elevation 542 m
Area 51.1 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 9,507
 - Density 186/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°20′N 7°33′E
Gentilic bovesani
Dialing code 0171
Postal code 12012
Frazioni Castellar, Cerati, Fontanelle, San Mauro, Rivoira, San Giacomo, Sant'Anna, Mellana


Location of Boves in Italy
Website: www.comunediboves.it/

Boves is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 km south of Turin and about 6 km south of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 9,507 and an area of 51.1 km².[1]

The municipality of Boves contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Castellar, Cerati, Fontanelle, San Mauro, Rivoira, San Giacomo, Sant'Anna, and Mellana.

Boves borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Dalmazzo, Cuneo, Limone Piemonte, Peveragno, Robilante, Roccavione, and Vernante.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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