Vacca Boia
| Nation: |  Vegno
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| Population: | 60,251 |
| Predominant language: | Vegnian, Common Tongue |
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| Main roads: | Via Campoasciutto, Via delle Mucce, Via del Pozzo Sacro |
| Major districts: | Prato Grande, Ronca Alta, Graziere, Borgo Nuovo |
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| Current mayor: | Concetta Ardente (FV) |
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Vacca Boia is a city in the Republic of Vegno, located in the central-eastern part of the region of Mhazar-Campoasciutto, on the continent of Apollonia. It is one of the main administrative centers of the region, known for its agricultural vocation, spiritual heritage, and a lively local culture.
Geography
Vacca Boia lies in the heart of the Campoasciutto plain, a mostly flat area with a dry climate and moderate seasonal variation. The territory is crossed by irrigation canals known as graziere, essential to the local farming system. The city is connected to the rest of Vegno through the Regional Road MZ-3.
Demographics
According to the Vegnese regional census, Vacca Boia has approximately 60251 inhabitants, spread across the historic center and numerous rural hamlets known as ronche. The population is predominantly Vegnese, with minorities from other ethnic groups.
Economy
The city's economy is closely tied to the agro-industrial sector:
- Main crops: durum wheat, barley, processing tomatoes, sunflower, and vineyards.
- Industry: agricultural cooperatives, wineries, artisanal dairies, and vegetable canneries.
- Markets: the weekly Prato Grande market is a regional hub for trade.
Administration
Vacca Boia serves as the capital of its namesake province and hosts the provincial Council. It is also home to a detachment of the Vegnese regional civic corps, responsible for environmental protection and water management.
Culture
Religious Sites
Vacca Boia is a notable spiritual center of the Church of Vegsha. The city's main place of worship is the Basilica of the Humid Faith, built in white stone and adorned with stained glass windows depicting the prophets of the Water Cycle. Pilgrims also visit the Well of Conversion, where, according to tradition, the first local Patriarch received Vegsha’s blessing.
Landmarks
- Tower of the Blind Shepherd: an old bell tower in rustic-Vegnese style, a symbol of the city.
- Portico of the Three Mucce: a medieval colonnade with bucolic and allegorical murals.
- Museum of Rotation: a museum of peasant culture and traditional agricultural machinery.
Events and Traditions
Each spring, the city hosts the Sage Fair, featuring stalls, historical reenactments, and Vegshan processions. In summer, the Sun-Dried Tomato Festival celebrates local produce with tastings, cooking competitions, and folk games such as the water barrel race.
Cuisine
The cuisine of Vacca Boia reflects Vegnese rural tradition:
- Stewed beef with sun-dried tomatoes
- Aged sheep’s cheese
- Wood-fired wholegrain bread
- Red wine from the Campoasciutto hills
- Rue-flavored herbal liqueur
Sport
The local team, Pro Verbio, plays in the Lega C Vegnese in the group B. The municipal stadium, Campo delle Vigne, holds 4,000 spectators.
