Varzo

Varzo
Comune
Comune di Varzo

Alpine scenery in Varzo
Varzo

Location of Varzo in Italy

Coordinates: 46°12′N 8°15′E / 46.200°N 8.250°E / 46.200; 8.250Coordinates: 46°12′N 8°15′E / 46.200°N 8.250°E / 46.200; 8.250
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB)
Area
  Total 94.4 km2 (36.4 sq mi)
Elevation 568 m (1,864 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 2,209
  Density 23/km2 (61/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Varzesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 28868
Dialing code 0324
Website Official website

Varzo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Verbania, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,209 and an area of 94.4 square kilometres (36.4 sq mi).[1]

Varzo borders the following municipalities: Baceno, Bognanco, Crevoladossola, Crodo, Grengiols (Switzerland), Ried-Brig (Switzerland), Trasquera, Zwischbergen (Switzerland).

Varzo is also known because of the European Natural park, Alpe Veglia http://www.alpeveglia.it/index_eng.htm

References

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


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