Maranzana

Maranzana
Comune
Comune di Maranzana

Coat of arms
Maranzana

Location of Maranzana in Italy

Coordinates: 44°46′N 8°29′E / 44.767°N 8.483°E / 44.767; 8.483Coordinates: 44°46′N 8°29′E / 44.767°N 8.483°E / 44.767; 8.483
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Asti (AT)
Area
  Total 4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 317
  Density 70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Maranzanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 14040
Dialing code 0141
Website Official website

Maranzana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Asti. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 317 and an area of 4.5 square kilometres (1.7 sq mi).[1]

Maranzana borders the following municipalities: Alice Bel Colle, Cassine, Mombaruzzo, and Ricaldone.

Maranzana is the birthplace of the explorer Giacomo Bove.[2]

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Bonasera, Francesco (1971). "BOVE, Giacomo". Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani (in Italian). 13. Trecanni. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
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