Issogne

Issogne
Comune
Comune di Issogne
Commune d'Issogne

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Issogne

Location of Issogne in Italy

Coordinates: 45°39′N 7°41′E / 45.650°N 7.683°E / 45.650; 7.683Coordinates: 45°39′N 7°41′E / 45.650°N 7.683°E / 45.650; 7.683
Country Italy
Region Valle d'Aosta
Province / Metropolitan city none
Frazioni Barmet, Clapeyas, Favà, Fleuran, Follias, La Colombière, La Place, La Ronchaille Dessous, La Ronchaille Dessus, Les Garines, Les Genot, Les Magaret, Les Mariette, Les Migot, Les Perruchon, Mure, Pied-de-ville, Sommet-de-ville
Area
  Total 23.61 km2 (9.12 sq mi)
Elevation 387 m (1,270 ft)
Population (31 December 2014)[1]
  Total 1,422
  Density 60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Issognesi (Italian), Issogneins (French), Issoueigne (Valdôtain dialect), Issinji (Walser German)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 11020
Dialing code 0125
Patron saint Assumption of Mary
Saint day 15 August
Website Official website

Issogne (Valdôtain dialect: Issoueugne; Töitschu: Issinji) is a town and comune in the Aosta Valley region of north-western Italy. It has 1422 residents and it is known for its a castle and wineries. About a 70% of the local wines are produced from the red Nebbiolo grape, which is native to the neighbouring Piedmont region.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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