Bricherasio

Bricherasio is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Turin.

Bricherasio
Comune di Bricherasio
Town hall.
Coat of arms
Location of Bricherasio
Bricherasio
Location of Bricherasio in Italy
Bricherasio
Bricherasio (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°50′N 7°18′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniSan Michele, Cappella Merli, Cappella Moreri, Sopravilla, Rivà
Government
  MayorIlario Merlo
Area
  Total22.76 km2 (8.79 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total4,613
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bricherasiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10060
Dialing code0121
Patron saintAssumption of Mary
Saint day15 August
Websitewww.comune.bricherasio.to.it

Bricherasio borders the following municipalities: Angrogna, San Secondo di Pinerolo, Prarostino, Osasco, Garzigliana, Luserna San Giovanni, Cavour, Campiglione-Fenile, and Bibiana. Economy is based on wine and fruit production (apple, kiwi, mushrooms).

Twin towns

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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