Bistagno
| Bistagno | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Bistagno | ||
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Rail station of Bistagno. | ||
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  Bistagno Location of Bistagno in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°40′N 8°22′E / 44.667°N 8.367°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Alessandria (AL) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Celeste Malerba | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) | |
| Population (30 June 2011[1]) | ||
| • Total | 1,943 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Bistagnesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 15012 | |
| Dialing code | 0144 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | 24 June | |
| Website | Official website | |
Bistagno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Alessandria.
Bistagno borders the following municipalities: Castelletto d'Erro, Melazzo, Monastero Bormida, Montabone, Ponti, Rocchetta Palafea, Sessame, and Terzo.
People
- Giuseppe Saracco (1821–1907), politician
- Giulio Monteverde (1837–1917), sculptor
Twin towns
Flaviac, France
References
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