Bricherasio

Bricherasio
Comune
Comune di Bricherasio
Town hall.

Coat of arms
Bricherasio
Location of Bricherasio in Italy
Coordinates: 44°50′N 7°18′E / 44.833°N 7.300°E / 44.833; 7.300
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Frazioni San Michele, Cappella Merli, Cappella Moreri, Sopravilla, Rivà
Government
  Mayor Ilario Merlo
Area
  Total 22.76 km2 (8.79 sq mi)
Elevation 400 m (1,300 ft)
Population (30 November 2017)[1]
  Total 4,613
  Density 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Bricherasiesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 10060
Dialing code 0121
Patron saint Assumption of Mary
Saint day 15 August
Website Official website

Bricherasio is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Turin.

Bricherasio borders the following municipalities: Angrogna, San Secondo di Pinerolo, Prarostino, Osasco, Garzigliana, Luserna San Giovanni, Cavour, Campiglione-Fenile, and Bibiana. Economy is based on wine and fruit production (apple, kiwi, mushrooms).

Twin towns

References

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


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