Breganze | |
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Comune di Breganze | |
Coordinates: 45°42′N 11°34′E / 45.700°N 11.567°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province | Vicenza (VI) |
Frazioni | Fara Vicentino, Mason Vicentino, Montecchio Precalcino, Sandrigo, Sarcedo, Schiavon |
Area | |
• Total | 21 km2 (8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
Population (31 October 2008)[2] | |
• Total | 8,689 |
• Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Demonym | Breganzesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 36042 |
Dialing code | 0445 |
ISTAT code | 024014 |
Patron saint | Maria SS. Assunta |
Saint day | 15 August |
Website | Official website |
Breganze is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. It is northeast of Via Romea. During World War II, the Germans were on one side of the river and the Allies were on the other, and a firefight occurred across the river.