Vezzano Ligure

Vezzano Ligure
Comune
Comune di Vezzano Ligure

Coat of arms
Vezzano Ligure

Location of Vezzano Ligure in Italy

Coordinates: 44°8′N 9°53′E / 44.133°N 9.883°E / 44.133; 9.883
Country Italy
Region Liguria
Province / Metropolitan city La Spezia (SP)
Frazioni Vezzano Superiore, Vezzano Inferiore, Valeriano-Buonviaggio-Carozzo, Bottagna-Piano di Valeriano-Lagoscuro, Piano di Vezzano I e II, Prati-Fornola, Valeriano Lunense
Government
  Mayor Fiorenzo Abruzzo
Area
  Total 18.4 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Elevation 271 m (889 ft)
Population (31 December 2008[1])
  Total 7,397
  Density 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Vezzanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 19020
Dialing code 0187
Website Official website

Vezzano Ligure is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region of Liguria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Genoa and about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of La Spezia.

Vezzano Ligure borders the following municipalities: Arcola, Bolano, Follo, La Spezia, Santo Stefano di Magra, Sarzana.

Main sights

Economy

Agriculture includes vines and olive trees with consequent production of grapes, wine and olive oil. Tourism is also active, as well as service companies working for the La Spezia intermodal port.

Transport

Vezzano Ligure is served by a railway station on the lines Genoa-Rome and Parma-La Spezia located downhill from the center of the old town.

The nearest motorway is the A15 with a marked exit between Santo Sefano and La Spezia.

See also

References

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