Toirano (Ligurian: Tuiran) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Savona in the Italian region Liguria, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Savona.
Toirano | |
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| Comune di Toirano | |
 Toirano | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Toirano  | |
  Toirano Location of Toirano in Italy  Toirano Toirano (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 44°7′N 8°13′E / 44.117°N 8.217°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | Savona (SV) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gianfranca Lionetti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.97 km2 (7.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2015)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,644 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Toiranesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 17055 |
| Dialing code | 0182 |
| Patron saint | Martin of Tours |
| Saint day | 11 November |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Toirano borders the following municipalities: Balestrino, Bardineto, Boissano, Borghetto Santo Spirito, Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, and Ceriale. The town centre is located on the Varatella banks.