Balme

Balme is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont. It is located in the Graian Alps area, in one of the Valli di Lanzo, in the about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Turin, on the border with France.

Balme
Comune di Balme
Location of Balme
Balme
Location of Balme in Italy
Balme
Balme (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°18′N 7°13′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniChialambertetto, Molera
Government
  MayorBruno Dematteis
Area
  Total62.71 km2 (24.21 sq mi)
Elevation
1,432 m (4,698 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total111
  Density1.8/km2 (4.6/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Balmesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10070
Dialing code0123
Patron saintHoly Trinity
Saint dayFirst Sunday after Pentecost
WebsiteOfficial website

Balme borders the following municipalities: Ala di Stura, Bessans (France), Bonneval-sur-Arc (France), Groscavallo, Lemie, and Usseglio.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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