Valganna | |
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Comune di Valganna | |
Coordinates: 45°56′N 8°50′E / 45.933°N 8.833°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Varese (VA) |
Frazioni | Boarezzo, Ganna, Ghirla, Mondonico |
Government | |
• Mayor | Bruna Jardini |
Area | |
• Total | 12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 1,598 |
• Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
Demonym | Valgannesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 21039 |
Dialing code | 0332 |
Patron saint | Saint Christopher |
Saint day | July 25 |
Website | Official website |
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.