Viverone

Viverone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Biella. It is on the shore of Lago di Viverone. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,434 and an area of 12.4 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi).[3]

Viverone
Comune di Viverone
Location of Viverone
Viverone
Location of Viverone in Italy
Viverone
Viverone (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°25′N 8°4′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Biella (BI)
Area
  Total12.4 km2 (4.8 sq mi)
Elevation
287 m (942 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total1,434
  Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Viveronesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13886
Dialing code0161

Viverone borders the following municipalities: Alice Castello, Azeglio, Borgo d'Ale, Piverone, Roppolo, Zimone.

Demographic evolution

World heritage site

It is home to one or more prehistoric pile-dwelling (or stilt house) settlements that are part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps UNESCO World Heritage Site.[4]

Twin towns — sister cities

Viverone 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.
  4. UNESCO World Heritage Site - Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps



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