Giovo
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| Giovo | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | Trento (TN) |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) |
| Area | 20.8 km² (8 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 2,464 |
| - Density | 118/km² (306/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 0461 |
| Postal code | 38030 |
| Frazioni | Verla(capoluogo), Ville, Palù, Valternigo, Ceola, Masen |
Giovo is a comune (municipality) in the province of Trento in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 10 km northeast of Trento. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,464 and an area of 20.8 km².[1]
The municipality of Giovo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Verla, Ville, Palù, Valternigo, Ceola and Masen.
Giovo borders the following municipalities: Salorno, Mezzocorona, Faedo, Cembra, San Michele all'Adige, Lisignago, Lavis, Albiano and Trento.
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[edit] Famous natives
The village of Palù di Giovo is home to several famous road bicycle racers:
- Francesco Moser (now turned local politician); several of his brothers were also quite successful bicycle racers.
- Gilberto Simoni
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