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Chiari, Lombardy

Chiari
Comune
Comune di Chiari
Chiari Cathedral.
Chiari Cathedral.
Coat of arms of Chiari
Coat of arms
Chiari is located in Italy
Chiari
Chiari
Location of Chiari in Italy
Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°E / 45.533; 9.933Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°56′E / 45.533°N 9.933°E / 45.533; 9.933
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city 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)
 • 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

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.

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