Varzo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Varzo
Varsc
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| Comune di Varzo | |
Municipality centre
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 94.4 km2 (36.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 2,209 |
| • Density | 23.400/km2 (60.61/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Varzesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
28868
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| Dialing code | 0324 |
Varzo (called Varsc in the local language) is a small town in Italy. It's located in the Piedmont region, which is in the northwest part of the country. Varzo is part of the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
This town is about 130 kilometers (80 miles) northeast of Turin and 35 kilometers (22 miles) northwest of Verbania. Varzo is also very close to the border with Switzerland. As of December 2004, about 2,209 people lived there, and the town covers an area of 94.4 square kilometers (36.4 square miles).
Getting Around Varzo
Varzo has its own Varzo railway station. This train station connects the town to other places. You can take a train from Varzo to Bern in Switzerland. You can also travel to Domodossola, which is another town in Italy.
Varzo's Neighbors
Varzo shares its borders with several other towns and villages. In Italy, it borders Baceno, Bognanco, Crevoladossola, and Crodo. It also borders three places in Switzerland: Grengiols, Ried-Brig, and Zwischbergen. This makes Varzo a gateway between Italy and Switzerland.
Nature and Parks
Varzo is well-known for being near the Alpe Veglia Natural Park. This natural park is a beautiful area with stunning alpine scenery. It's a great place for hiking and enjoying nature.
