Valganna Explained

Valganna
Official Name:Comune di Valganna
Coordinates:45.9333°N 58°W
Region:Lombardy
Province:Varese (VA)
Frazioni:Boarezzo, Ganna, Ghirla, Mondonico
Mayor:Bruna Jardini
Area Total Km2:12.5
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1598
Population As Of:28 February 2017
Population Demonym:Valgannesi
Elevation M:380
Saint:Saint Christopher
Day:July 25
Postal Code:21039
Area Code:0332

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.[2] 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.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Il Plis delle Cinque Vette . www.5vette.it . Comune di Cuasso Al Monte . 29 November 2020.