Chiari, Lombardy
For other uses, see Chiari.
| Chiari | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Chiari | ||
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Chiari Cathedral. | ||
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  Chiari Location of Chiari in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: IT 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°ECoordinates: IT 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | 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 | |
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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:
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Valmadrera, Italy, since 2009 -
Algemesí, Spain, since 2014
Transport
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