Cocconato

Cocconato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti.

Cocconato
Comune di Cocconato
Coat of arms
Location of Cocconato
Cocconato
Location of Cocconato in Italy
Cocconato
Cocconato (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°5′N 8°2′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceAsti (AT)
Government
  MayorMonica Marello
Area
  Total16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi)
Elevation
491 m (1,611 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total1,609
  Density96/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Cocconatesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14023
Dialing code0141

Cocconato borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Brozolo, Montiglio Monferrato, Moransengo, Passerano Marmorito, Piovà Massaia, Robella, and Tonengo. It is located on a hill in the Montferrat traditional region, its economy being based on gastronomy (milk, cheese including the robiola of Cocconato) and agriculture.

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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