Arignano
Arignano (Piedmontese: Argnan) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Turin.
Arignano | |
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| Comune di Arignano | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Arignano 
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  Arignano Location of Arignano in Italy  Arignano Arignano (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°3′N 7°54′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Moano, Oriassolo, Tetti Chiaffredo, Tetti Gianchino |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Domenica Barisano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.17 km2 (3.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| Population (1-1-2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,067 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Arignanese(i) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10020 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Patron saint | Remigius of Reims |
| Saint day | Third Sunday in September |
| Website | Official website |
It is home to two castles, the Rocca (or Castello Superiore, known from 1047, and enlarged in the 15th century after its sack by Facino Cane's troops) and the Castello Inferiore (15th century).
Lake Arignano is located in the comune.
Twin towns
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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