Voghera
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Not to be confused with Voghiera.
"Vogherese" redirects here. For the dialect, see Emilian dialects.
Voghera (Vogherese dialect of Emilian: Vughera; Latin: Forum Iulii Iriensium) is a town and comune in the Province of Pavia in the Italian region Lombardy. The population was 39,374 as of 2017. It is the third most populated town in the province, after Pavia and Vigevano. It is located 30 km south-southwest of that city, on the Staffora (a tributary of the Po).
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Voghera | |
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Città di Voghera | |
Coordinates: 44°59′33″N 09°00′33″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Pavia (PV) |
Frazioni | Medassino, Oriolo, Valle, Torremenapace, Campoferro |
Government | |
• Mayor | Paola Garlaschelli |
Area | |
• Total | 63 km2 (24 sq mi) |
Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
Population (28 February 2022)[2] | |
• Total | 38,464 |
• Density | 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Demonym | Vogheresi or Iriensi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 27058 |
Dialing code | 0383 |
Patron saint | Saint Bobo |
Saint day | First Friday before Ascension |
Website | Official website |
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It is the main town of Oltrepò Pavese and is an important rail and road hub as well as a renowned wine producer.