Borgio Verezzi

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Borgio Verezzi

Location of Borgio Verezzi in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Liguria
Province Province of Savona (SV)
Area 2.9 km² (1 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,330
 - Density 803/km² (2,080/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°9′N, 8°18′E
Gentilic borgioverezzini, borgesi, verezzini
Dialing code 019
Postal code 17022
Frazioni Borgio, Verezzi
Website: www.comune.borgio-verezzi.sv.it

Borgio Verezzi is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 60 km southwest of Genoa and about 20 km southwest of Savona. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,330 and an area of 2.9 km².[1]

The municipality of Borgio Verezzi contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Borgio and Verezzi.

Borgio's old downtown stands atop a low hill, while the modern expansions cover the coastal plain and the foothills of the Caprazoppa plateau. Verezzi is divided into several very characteristic hamlets on the hillside, at some 200 m above sea level. The main borough of Verezzi, Piazza, during summer hosts a theater festival of national relevance.

Borgio Verezzi borders the following municipalities: Finale Ligure, Pietra Ligure, and Tovo San Giacomo.


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

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