Mergozzo

Mergozzo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Turin and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Verbania.

Mergozzo
Comune
Comune di Mergozzo
Coat of arms
Location of Mergozzo
Mergozzo
Location of Mergozzo in Italy
Mergozzo
Mergozzo (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°58′N 8°26′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceVerbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB)
FrazioniAlbo, Bettola, Bracchio, Candoglia, Montorfano, Nibbio
Government
 • MayorPaolo Tognetti
Area
 • Total27.4 km2 (10.6 sq mi)
Elevation
196 m (643 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2009[2])[3]
 • Total2,135
 • Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Mergozzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28802
Dialing code0323
Patron saintHoly Mary
Saint day15 August (Assumption of-)
WebsiteOfficial website
The sun sets over Mergozzo

Mergozzo borders the following municipalities: Gravellona Toce, Ornavasso, Premosello-Chiovenda, San Bernardino Verbano, Verbania.

Economy

Tourism based on the attractions of Lake Mergozzo, nearly all of which falls within the territory of the comune, forms the principal basis of the local economy. Next in importance is the quarrying and working of stone. The pink marble of Candoglia, which was employed in building the Duomo di Milano from the 14th century on, is still extracted; the stone of Montorfano is exported throughout the world.

The agricultural sector is also active.[4]

Sport

In the area of the village Nibbio, in the municipality of Mergozzo there is a rock climbing area called La Panoramica.

Rock climbing area in Nibbio

Notes
  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. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. Regione Piemonte, Direzione Pianificazione Risorse Idriche, PIANO DI TUTELA DELLE ACQUE (D.Lgs. 152/99) REV. 01 LUGLIO 2004: MERGOZZO (Google cache )

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