San Bonifacio
| San Bonifacio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di San Bonifacio | ||
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  San Bonifacio Location of San Bonifacio in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°24′N 11°17′E / 45.400°N 11.283°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Veneto | |
| Province | Verona (VR) | |
| Frazioni | Lobia, Locara, Prova, Villabella, Villanova | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Antonio Casu | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 33.9 km2 (13.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | |
| Population (31 October 2009[1]) | ||
| • Total | 20,209 | |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,500/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Sambonifacesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 37047, 37040 frazioni | |
| Dialing code | 045 | |
| Website | Official website | |
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San Bonifacio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Venice and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Verona.
San Bonifacio borders the following municipalities: Arcole, Belfiore, Gambellara, Lonigo, Monteforte d'Alpone, and Soave.
Main sights
- Abbey of St. Peter, founded in the 7th century. It is a Romanesque church with an apse and two aisles. Notable are the crypt and the imposing bell tower, dating to 1131.
- Cathedral (12th century, but mostly rebuilt in 1437)
- Church of St. Abondius (15th century)
Famous people
- Germano Mosconi (1932–2012), journalist
Industry
Perlini International SpA was established in San Bonifacio in 1957 by Robert Perlini. Today Perlini is a major employer with its two main truck manufacturing plants occupying an area of 130,000 square metres (1,400,000 sq ft).[2]
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ History of Perlini Equipment