Moncucco Torinese

Moncucco Torinese
Comune
Comune di Moncucco Torinese

Coat of arms
Moncucco Torinese

Location of Moncucco Torinese in Italy

Coordinates: 45°4′N 7°56′E / 45.067°N 7.933°E / 45.067; 7.933
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Asti (AT)
Frazioni Barbaso, Borelli, Briano, Moglia, Pogliano, Rivalta, Roasine, San Giorgio, San Giuseppe, San Paolo
Government
  Mayor Luigi Rigon
Area
  Total 14.4 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Elevation 403 m (1,322 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 891
  Density 62/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Moncucchesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 14024
Dialing code 011
Patron saint St. Bernardino of Siena
Saint day September 20
Website Official website

Moncucco Torinese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Asti.

It has a castle (14th century), housing a Museum of Chalk.

Moncucco Torinese borders the following municipalities: Albugnano, Arignano, Berzano di San Pietro, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Cinzano, Marentino, Mombello di Torino, Moriondo Torinese, and Sciolze.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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