Gattinara
For the Italian wine, see Gattinara (wine).
| Gattinara (VC) | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Gattinara | |
  Gattinara (VC) Location of Gattinara (VC) in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°37′0″N 8°22′0″E / 45.61667°N 8.36667°ECoordinates: 45°37′0″N 8°22′0″E / 45.61667°N 8.36667°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Vercelli (VC) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniele Baglione |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.5 km2 (12.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 8,506 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Gattinaresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 13045 |
| Dialing code | 0163 |
| Patron saint | Saint Peter |
| Saint day | June 29 |
| Website | Official website |
Gattinara is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Vercelli. As of December 31, 2004, it had a population of 8,506 and an area of 33.5 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).[1]
Gattinara is notable for its red wine.
Gattinara borders the following municipalities: Ghemme, Lenta, Lozzolo, Roasio, Romagnano Sesia, Rovasenda, Prato Sesia and Serravalle Sesia.
Demographic evolution
Notable residents
- Mercurino Arborio (1465–1530), marchese di Gattinara, statesman and jurist
- Angelo Martino Colombo (1935–2014), footballer[2]
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Alessandro Nasi (14 May 2014). "Vercelli piange il suo "Angelo" tra i pali". La Stampa (in Italian).
External links
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