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°E / 45.61667; 8.36667Coordinates: 45°37′0″N 8°22′0″E / 45.61667°N 8.36667°E / 45.61667; 8.36667
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

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Alessandro Nasi (14 May 2014). "Vercelli piange il suo "Angelo" tra i pali". La Stampa (in Italian).

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