Verrone

Verrone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Turin and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) southeast of Biella.

Verrone
Comune di Verrone
Coat of arms
Location of Verrone
Verrone
Location of Verrone in Italy
Verrone
Verrone (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°30′N 8°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceBiella (BI)
Government
  MayorCinzia Bossi
Area
  Total8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Elevation
277 m (909 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2009[2])[3]
  Total1,219
  Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Verronesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13871
Dialing code015
WebsiteOfficial website

Verrone borders the following municipalities: Benna, Candelo, Cerrione, Gaglianico, Massazza, Salussola, Sandigliano. Sights include the medieval castle (a complex of structures once owned by the Vialardi Ghibelline family), and the parish church of St. Lawrence, built from the 6th to the 10th century.

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.
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.


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