Follo, Liguria
Comune in Liguria, Italy
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Follo (locally U Fulu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of La Spezia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Genoa and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of La Spezia, between the Val di Vara, the Gulf of La Spezia and the Val di Magra plain.
CountryItaly
FrazioniBastremoli, Carnea, Follo Alto, Piana Battolla, Piano di Follo, Sorbolo, Tivegna, Torenco, Val Durasca, Via Romana
Elevation70 m (230 ft)
DemonymFollesi
Follo | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Follo | |
Follo Castello. | |
| Coordinates: 44°10′N 9°51′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | La Spezia (SP) |
| Frazioni | Bastremoli, Carnea, Follo Alto, Piana Battolla, Piano di Follo, Sorbolo, Tivegna, Torenco, Val Durasca, Via Romana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giorgio Cozzani |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,239 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Follesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 19020 |
| Dialing code | 0187 |
| Patron saint | St. Martin of Tours |
| Saint day | 11 November |
| Website | Official website |
Follo borders the following municipalities: Beverino, Bolano, Calice al Cornoviglio, La Spezia, Podenzana, Riccò del Golfo di Spezia, and Vezzano Ligure.