Pombia

Pombia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Novara. The commune is known for its Safari Park, established in 1976.

Pombia
Comune di Pombia
The Old Castle
Coat of arms
Location of Pombia
Pombia
Location of Pombia in Italy
Pombia
Pombia (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°39′N 8°38′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceNovara (NO)
Government
  MayorGiovanni Grazioli
Area
  Total12.0 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total1,834
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28050
Dialing code0321

History

It has Roman origins, when it was called Flavia Plumbia. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the Lombardic conquest of northern Italy, it was the seat of a county, later, after Charlemagne's conquest, ruled by Frank feudataries.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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