Valganna

Valganna is a comune (municipality) within the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 km northwest of Milan and about 13 km north of Varese. The name Valganna is a compound of valley and Ganna, which is the name of one of the villages located in the valley.[3] Lago di Ghirla and Lago di Ganna are located in the territory of the municipality. Valganna borders the following municipalities: Arcisate, Bedero Valcuvia, Brinzio, Cuasso al Monte, Cugliate-Fabiasco, Cunardo, Induno Olona; the territory of the Comune is comprised in the Cinque Vette Park.

Valganna
Comune di Valganna
Location of Valganna
Valganna
Location of Valganna in Italy
Valganna
Valganna (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°56′N 8°50′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceVarese (VA)
FrazioniBoarezzo, Ganna, Ghirla, Mondonico
Government
  MayorBruna Jardini
Area
  Total12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi)
Elevation
380 m (1,250 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
  Total1,598
  Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Valgannesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21039
Dialing code0332
Patron saintSaint Christopher
Saint dayJuly 25
WebsiteOfficial website

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Il Plis delle Cinque Vette" (PDF). www.5vette.it. Comune di Cuasso Al Monte. Retrieved 29 November 2020.



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