Castelnuovo Calcea

Castelnuovo Calcea
Comune
Comune di Castelnuovo Calcea

Coat of arms
Castelnuovo Calcea
Location of Castelnuovo Calcea in Italy
Coordinates: 44°47′N 8°17′E / 44.783°N 8.283°E / 44.783; 8.283Coordinates: 44°47′N 8°17′E / 44.783°N 8.283°E / 44.783; 8.283
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Asti (AT)
Government
  Mayor Roberto Guastello
Area
  Total 8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation 246 m (807 ft)
Population (30 June 2017)[1]
  Total 753
  Density 92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castelnuovesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 14040
Dialing code 0141
Patron saint St. Stephen
Saint day 26 December
Website Official website

Castelnuovo Calcea is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Asti.

Main sights

  • Parish church, built in the late 17th century
  • Medieval castle, destroyed by Savoyard troops in 1634. Today only the entrance gate and a tower remain.

References

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


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