San Maurizio Canavese

San Maurizio Canavese
Comune
Comune di San Maurizio Canavese
Parish church.
San Maurizio Canavese
Location of San Maurizio Canavese in Italy
Coordinates: 45°13′N 7°38′E / 45.217°N 7.633°E / 45.217; 7.633Coordinates: 45°13′N 7°38′E / 45.217°N 7.633°E / 45.217; 7.633
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Frazioni Ceretta, Malanghero
Government
 • Mayor Paolo Biavati
Area
 • Total 17.34 km2 (6.70 sq mi)
Elevation 317 m (1,040 ft)
Population (30 November 2014)[1]
 • Total 10,199
 • Density 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sanmauriziesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 10077
Dialing code 011
Patron saint Maurice
Saint day September 22
Website Official website

San Maurizio Canavese is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Turin.

San Maurizio Canavese borders the following municipalities: San Carlo Canavese, San Francesco al Campo, Cirié, Leinì, Robassomero, and Caselle Torinese.

The company Alenia Aeronautica has an office on the property of Turin Caselle Airport and in S. Maurizio Canavese.[2]

History

In pre-Roman times the area was inhabited by Celt-Ligurian tribes. In the Middle Ages, starting from the 13th century, it was part of the lands of the Marquisses of Montferrat.

During the Unification of Italy, it was, together with Fenestrelle, a location for imprionment of rebels from the former Kingdom of Two Sicilies. In the late course of World War II, Carlo Angela, father of TV science host Piero Angela and then director of the clinic for mental diseases "Villa Turina Amione" in San Maurizio, gave shelter to several antifascist opposers and jews fleeing from German and RSI soldiers.

Main sigts

  • Parish church of San Maurizio Martire
  • Church of San Rocco

Twin towns

  • Argentina General Cabrera, Argentina

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ↑ "Contacts Archived 2012-08-10 at the Wayback Machine.." Alenia Aeronautica. Retrieved on 4 February 2012. "Caselle Nord Strada Privata (Aeroporto Caselle) - 10077 S. Maurizio Canavese (TO) "


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