Carignano

Carignano (Italian: [kariɲˈɲaːno]; Piedmontese: Carignan [kariˈɲɑŋ]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Turin.

Carignano

Carignan  (Piedmontese)
Città di Carignano
Church of Misericordia
Coat of arms
Location of Carignano
Carignano
Location of Carignano in Italy
Carignano
Carignano (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°54′N 7°41′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
Government
  MayorGiorgio Albertino
Area
  Total50.68 km2 (19.57 sq mi)
Elevation
235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2017)[2]
  Total9,353
  Density180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Carignanese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10041
Dialing code011
Patron saintSt. Remigius
Saint dayLast Sunday of September
WebsiteOfficial website

Carignano borders the following municipalities: Moncalieri, Vinovo, La Loggia, Piobesi Torinese, Villastellone, Castagnole Piemonte, Osasio, Lombriasco and Carmagnola.

The Sanctuary of Valinotto, a masterwork by the architect Bernardo Vittone, lies within the territory of the town.

See also

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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