Chiari, Lombardy

For other uses, see Chiari.
Chiari
Comune
Comune di Chiari

Chiari Cathedral.

Coat of arms
Chiari

Location of Chiari in Italy

Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°E / 45.533; 9.933Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°E / 45.533; 9.933
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Brescia (BS)
Frazioni San Bernardo, San Giovanni, Santellone
Government
  Mayor Massimo Vizzardi
Area
  Total 38 km2 (15 sq mi)
Elevation 145 m (476 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 19,027
  Density 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Clarensi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 25032
Dialing code 030
Patron saint Sts. Faustino and Giovita
Saint day February 15
Website Official website

Chiari is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. The 1701 Battle of Chiari was fought here during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Twin towns

Chiari is twinned with:

Transport

References

  1. ISTAT Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine.


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