Valeggio sul Mincio
Valeggio sul Mincio
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| Comune di Valeggio sul Mincio | |
Location of Valeggio sul Mincio | |
| Coordinates: 45°21′N 10°44′E / 45.350°N 10.733°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Verona (VR) |
| Frazioni | Salionze, Borghetto, Vanoni e Remelli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Tosoni |
| Area | |
• Total | 63.9 km2 (24.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (31 October 2009) | |
• Total | 14,155 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Valeggiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 37067, 37060 |
| Dialing code | 045 |
| Patron saint | St. George |
| Saint day | 23 April |
| Website | Official website |
Valeggio sul Mincio (Venetian: Vałézo sol Menzo) is a commune in the Province of Verona, region of Veneto, Italy, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) west of Venice and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Verona. It is crossed by the Mincio river. Its frazione of Borghetto is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
The economy is mostly based on agriculture, with some craftwork and industrial production. Valeggio sul Mincio borders the following municipalities: Castelnuovo del Garda, Marmirolo, Monzambano, Mozzecane, Peschiera del Garda, Ponti sul Mincio, Roverbella, Sommacampagna, Sona, Villafranca di Verona, and Volta Mantovana.