Villanova d'Asti

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
Comune di Villanova d'Asti
Coat of arms
Location of Villanova d'Asti
Villanova d'Asti
Location of Villanova d'Asti in Italy
Villanova d'Asti
Villanova d'Asti (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°56′34″N 7°56′18″E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Asti (AT)
FrazioniSavi, Stazione
Government
  MayorChristian Giordano
Area
  Total41.95 km2 (16.20 sq mi)
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2014)[2]
  Total5,845
  Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Villanovesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14019
Dialing code0141
Patron saintSt. Isidore
Saint daySeptember 4
WebsiteOfficial website

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:

  • Châteaurenard, France, since 1994
  • Santa Clara de Saguier, Argentina, since 2012

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