Villanova d'Asti

Villanova d'Asti
Comune
Comune di Villanova d'Asti

Coat of arms
Villanova d'Asti
Location of Villanova d'Asti in Italy
Coordinates: 44°56′34″N 7°56′18″E / 44.94278°N 7.93833°E / 44.94278; 7.93833Coordinates: 44°56′34″N 7°56′18″E / 44.94278°N 7.93833°E / 44.94278; 7.93833
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Asti (AT)
Frazioni Savi, Stazione
Government
  Mayor Christian Giordano
Area
  Total 41.95 km2 (16.20 sq mi)
Elevation 260 m (850 ft)
Population (1 January 2014)
  Total 5,845
  Density 140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Villanovesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 14019
Dialing code 0141
Patron saint St. Isidore
Saint day September 4
Website Official website

Villanova d'Asti is a town and comune in the province of Asti, Piedmont, northern Italy. It has around 5,000 inhabitants. The economy is based on a mixture of agriculture and industry.

Villanova d'Asti was founded in the Middle Ages.

The main sight is the sanctuary of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie

Twin towns — sister cities

Villanova d'Asti is twinned with:

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