San Bonifacio
San Bonifacio (Venetian: San Bonifaso, Bonifacian dialect: San Bunifazziu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verona in the Italian region Veneto, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Venice and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Verona.
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| Comune di San Bonifacio | |
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Location of San Bonifacio 
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| Coordinates: 45°24′N 11°17′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Verona (VR) |
| Frazioni | Lobia, Locara, Prova, Villabella, Villanova |
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| • Mayor | Giampaolo Provoli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.79 km2 (13.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,284 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sambonifacesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 37047, 37040 frazioni |
| Dialing code | 045 |
| Website | Official website |
San Bonifacio borders the following municipalities: Arcole, Belfiore, Gambellara, Lonigo, Monteforte d'Alpone, and Soave.
Main sights
- Abbey of St. Peter, founded in the 7th century. It is a Romanesque church with an apse and two aisles. Notable are the crypt and the imposing bell tower, dating to 1131.
- Cathedral (12th century, but mostly rebuilt in 1437)
- Church of St. Abondius (15th century)
People
- Germano Mosconi (1932–2012), journalist
Economy
Perlini International SpA was established in San Bonifacio in 1957 by Robert Perlini. Today Perlini is a major employer with its two main truck manufacturing plants occupying an area of 130,000 square metres (1,400,000 sq ft).[4]
Transport
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- History of Perlini Equipment
External links
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