Rocca Canavese

Rocca Canavese
Comune
Comune di Rocca Canavese

Remains of the castle (Rocca).

Coat of arms
Rocca Canavese

Location of Rocca Canavese in Italy

Coordinates: 45°19′N 7°35′E / 45.317°N 7.583°E / 45.317; 7.583
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Government
  Mayor Fabrizio Bertetto
Area
  Total 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Elevation 421 m (1,381 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 1,781
  Density 130/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Rocchesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10070
Dialing code 011
Website Official website

Rocca Canavese is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Turin.

Parish church of Rocca Canavese, photo by Paolo Monti, 1979.

Rocca Canavese borders the following municipalities: Corio, Forno Canavese, Levone, Barbania, Vauda Canavese, Nole and San Carlo Canavese. Sights include the Santa Croce Chapel, with 15th-16th centuries frescoes, and remains of the Rocca (castle)

References

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


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