Albugnano

Albugnano
Comune
Comune di Albugnano

Coat of arms
Albugnano
Location of Albugnano in Italy
Coordinates: 45°5′N 7°58′E / 45.083°N 7.967°E / 45.083; 7.967
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Asti (AT)
Government
  Mayor Dario Peila
Area
  Total 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation 549 m (1,801 ft)
Population (31 December 2014[1])
  Total 541
  Density 57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Albugnanesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 14020
Dialing code 011
Facade of the St. Peter church.

Albugnano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti.

Albugnano borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Berzano di San Pietro, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Moncucco Torinese, Passerano Marmorito, and Pino d'Asti.

Main sights

  • Parish church of San Giacomo Maggiore (15th century), with a 19th-century façade.
  • Church of St. Peter (11th century)
  • Tower belvedere, named after a medieval watch tower destroyed in 1401.

The Vezzolano Abbey is located nearby.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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