Romagnano Sesia

Romagnano Sesia
Comune
Comune di Romagnano Sesia

Coat of arms
Romagnano Sesia

Location of Romagnano Sesia in Italy

Coordinates: 45°38′N 8°23′E / 45.633°N 8.383°E / 45.633; 8.383Coordinates: 45°38′N 8°23′E / 45.633°N 8.383°E / 45.633; 8.383
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Novara (NO)
Frazioni Mauletta
Government
  Mayor Carlo Bacchetta
Area
  Total 18.1 km2 (7.0 sq mi)
Elevation 266 m (873 ft)
Population (2007)[1]
  Total 4,045
  Density 220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Romagnanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 28078
Dialing code 0163
Patron saint St. Silvanus
Website Official website

Romagnano Sesia is a town and comune (municipality) of about 4,000 inhabitants in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Novara.

Romagnano Sesia borders the following municipalities: Cavallirio, Fontaneto d'Agogna, Gattinara, Ghemme, Prato Sesia, and Serravalle Sesia.

One of its most famous historical places is the so-called "Cantina dei Santi" (Saints'cellar), that is a room which is the only remaining evidence of the ancient, powerful Benedectine monastery of S. Silano. The Cantina is completely painted with frescos dating back to the 15th century (Biblical story of David and king Saul).

Demographic evolution

References

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