Caraglio

Caraglio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Turin and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Cuneo. As of 1 January 2018, it had a population of 6,782 and an area of 41.68 square kilometres (16.09 sq mi).[3]

For the artist, see Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio. For the footballer, see Milton Caraglio.
Caraglio
Comune
Comune di Caraglio
Location of Caraglio
Caraglio
Location of Caraglio in Italy
Caraglio
Caraglio (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°25′N 7°26′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Cuneo (CN)
FrazioniBottonasco, Cascina Bianca, Cascina Sottana, Grassini, Monturone, Oltre Grana, Palazzasso, Paschera San Carlo (Soprana), Paschera San Defendente (Sottana), Roata Bacias, Roata Borghi, Roata Bruno, Roata Chiabò, Roata Delfino, Roata Fresia, Roata Galliano, Roata Ghio, Roata Lorenzot, Roata Muschia, Rosata Armando, San Lorenzo, Tetto Bellino, Tetto Bianco, Tetto Boscasi
Government
 • MayorGiorgio Lerda (Civic List)
Area
 • Total41.68 km2 (16.09 sq mi)
Elevation
638 m (2,093 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2018)[2]
 • Total6,782
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Caragliese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12023
Dialing code0171

The municipality of Caraglio contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Bottonasco, Cascina Bianca, Cascina Sottana, Grassini, Monturone, Oltre Grana, Palazzasso, Paschera San Carlo (Soprana), Paschera San Defendente (Sottana), Roata Bacias, Roata Borghi, Roata Bruno, Roata Chiabò, Roata Delfino, Roata Fresia, Roata Galliano, Roata Ghio, Roata Lorenzot, Roata Muschia, Rosata Armando, San Lorenzo, Tetto Bellino, Tetto Bianco, Tetto Boscasi.

Caraglio borders the following municipalities: Bernezzo, Busca, Cervasca, Cuneo, Dronero, Montemale di Cuneo, Valgrana.

Demographic evolution

Notable people

Twin towns — sister cities

Caraglio is twinned with:

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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