Bovegno

Bovegno (Brescian: Böegn) is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy. It borders the communes of Artogne, Berzo Inferiore, Bienno, Collio, Esine, Gianico, Irma, Marmentino and Pezzaze. It is pronounced Bòvegno (Böegn in the local Eastern Lombard dialect). It is located in the valley named Val Trompia.

Bovegno

Böegn
Comune di Bovegno
Coat of arms
Location of Bovegno
Bovegno
Location of Bovegno in Italy
Bovegno
Bovegno (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°47′N 10°16′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBrescia (BS)
FrazioniCastello, Graticelle, Ludizzo, Magno, Piano, Predondo, Savenone, Zigole
Government
  MayorBruno Tanghetti
Area
  Total47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Elevation
680 m (2,230 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total2,270
  Density48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bovegnesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25061
Dialing code030
ISTAT code017024
Patron saintSt. George
WebsiteOfficial website

The Brescian poet Angelo Canossi spent the last years of his life here, mainly at Cà dele Bàchere (now a national monument), in Val Sorda.

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