San Giorio di Susa
San Giorio di Susa (Piedmontese: San Gieuri, Arpitan: San Gœri, French: Saint-Joire) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 km west of Turin.
San Giorio di Susa | |
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| Comune di San Giorio di Susa | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of San Giorio di Susa 
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  San Giorio di Susa Location of San Giorio di Susa in Italy  San Giorio di Susa San Giorio di Susa (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°8′N 7°10′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Adrit, Airassa, Balma, Città, Garda, Grangia, Martinetti, Pognant, Viglietti |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Danilo Bar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.6 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 979 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sangioriesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10050 |
| Dialing code | 0122 |
| Patron saint | Saint George |
| Saint day | April 23 |
| Website | Official website |
San Giorio di Susa borders the following municipalities: Bruzolo, Chianocco, Bussoleno, San Didero, Villar Focchiardo, Coazze, Roure.
The castle of San Giorio di Susa was visited by King Edward I of England in 1273 on his way back from crusade. The distinctive three pinnacled merlons of the crenellations were later copied at Conwy Castle in Wales.
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.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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