Bovolone
Veneto · Verona

Bovolone

16,300 residents · 47,300 within 5 km · 23 m above sea level

83Quality of life
82Infrastructure
75Economy

What Bovolone is actually like

Located in the province of Verona, Bovolone is a town well-rooted in both history and culture. With its unique dialect names Boolón, Bogolón, and Bovolon reflecting its local identity, the town exemplifies the typical charm of the Veneto region. Despite its small size, Bovolone serves as a significant hub for manufacturing and agriculture, contributing notably to the local economy. The town is characterized by a close-knit community atmosphere which is evident in its well-attended local events and festivals that highlight traditional crafts and culinary specialties. Visitors often appreciate the blend of quiet residential life with access to essential services, making it an appealing place for both short visits and longer stays. The proximity to larger cities like Verona enriches Bovolone's appeal, providing residents and tourists alike with more extensive cultural and recreational options while maintaining its distinctive local character.

How Bovolone is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 15%Mid-century 66%Modern 19%
Settlement pattern
Compact
7% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 93%Dispersed 7%
Condition
91%
Mostly sound — 9% needs work
Good / excellent 91%Poor / mediocre 9%
Occupancy
84%
Lived-in year-round — 16% holiday or vacant
Main homes 84%Holiday or vacant 16%
BovoloneVillafontanaBellevereLe CampagneCasottiMalpasso
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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