Coordinates: 46°12′N 8°15′E / 46.200°N 8.250°E / 46.200; 8.250

Varzo

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Varzo
Varsc
Comune di Varzo
Municipality centre
Municipality centre
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CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB)
Area
 • Total
94.4 km2 (36.4 sq mi)
Elevation
568 m (1,864 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
 • Total
2,209
 • Density23.4/km2 (60.6/sq mi)
DemonymVarzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28868
Dialing code0324
WebsiteOfficial website

Varzo (Lombard: Varsc) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Verbania, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,209 and an area of 94.4 square kilometres (36.4 mi2).[1]

The Varzo railway station has connections to Bern and Domodossola.

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Alpine scenery in Varzo

Varzo borders the following municipalities: Baceno, Bognanco, Crevoladossola, Crodo, Grengiols (Switzerland), Ried-Brig (Switzerland), Trasquera, Zwischbergen (Switzerland).

Varzo is also known because of the Alpe Veglia Natural Park.

References

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