Cavagnolo

Cavagnolo
Comune
Comune di Cavagnolo
Santa Fede Abbey
Cavagnolo
Location of Cavagnolo in Italy
Coordinates: 45°9′N 8°3′E / 45.150°N 8.050°E / 45.150; 8.050Coordinates: 45°9′N 8°3′E / 45.150°N 8.050°E / 45.150; 8.050
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Government
  Mayor Andrea Gavazza
Area
  Total 12.33 km2 (4.76 sq mi)
Population (1-1-2017)[1]
  Total 2,179
  Density 180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cavagnolese(i)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 10020
Dialing code 011
Patron saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Saint day 2 August

Cavagnolo is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Turin.

Cavagnolo borders the following municipalities: Brusasco, Monteu da Po, Lauriano, Moransengo, and Tonengo.

Geography

The comune of Cavagnolo is situated in the northern Montferrat; its territory is mostly hilly.

Main sights

The abbey of Santa Fede was founded by the Benedictine monks of Sainte-Foy-de-Conque (Alvernia-France) toward halves the 12th century. Besides the ruins of the castle, other sights include the Church of St. Secondo to the Cemetery, old parish church, the town hall and Villa Martini, residence on the hills of Cavagnolo.

References

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


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