Chiari, Lombardy

For other uses, see Chiari.
Chiari
Comune
Comune di Chiari

Chiari Cathedral.

Coat of arms
Chiari

Location of Chiari in Italy

Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°ECoordinates: 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°E
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Brescia (BS)
Frazioni San Bernardo, San Giovanni, Santellone
Government
  Mayor Massimo Vizzardi
Area
  Total 38 km2 (15 sq mi)
Elevation 145 m (476 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 19,027
  Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym Clarensi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 25032
Dialing code 030
Patron saint Sts. Faustino and Giovita
Saint day February 15
Website Official website

Chiari is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. The 1701 Battle of Chiari was fought here during the War of the Spanish Succession.

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