Garda, Veneto

Garda
Comune
Comune di Garda
Garda

Location of Garda in Italy

Coordinates: 45°34′N 10°43′E / 45.567°N 10.717°E / 45.567; 10.717Coordinates: 45°34′N 10°43′E / 45.567°N 10.717°E / 45.567; 10.717
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province Verona (VR)
Frazioni -
Government
  Mayor Antonio Pasotti
Area
  Total 16.11 km2 (6.22 sq mi)
Elevation 67 m (220 ft)
Population (1 June 2007)
  Total 3,802
  Density 240/km2 (610/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Gardesani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 37016
Dialing code 045
Patron saint Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Saint day 15 August
Website Official website

Garda is a comune on the shore of Lake Garda, in the province of Verona, region of Veneto, Northeastern Italy.

It is one of the more characteristic towns on the east Coast of the homonymous biggest lake in Italy: the Lake of Garda. Garda is only 32 kilometres (20 miles) from the city of Verona, and is one of the smallest towns in the whole province.

Sights

The historical centre of the town, with narrow streets, is still intact. The main income of the town is tourism.

Bounding communes

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