Piovene Rocchette
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Comune di Piovene Rocchette | |
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Piovene Rocchette Location of Piovene Rocchette in Italy | |
Coordinates: 45°46′N 11°26′E / 45.767°N 11.433°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Province | Vicenza (VI) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maurizio Colman |
Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) |
Population (31 August 2008)[3] | |
• Total | 8,272 |
• Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Piovenesi/Rocchettensi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 36013 |
Dialing code | 0445 |
Patron saint | St. Stephen |
Saint day | 26 December |
Website | Official website |
Piovene Rocchette is a town in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is west of SP349 provincial road.
Monte Summano dominates Piovene Rocchette and has been place of religious pilgrimage since the 15th century. On the slopes of Mount Summano is the 17th century chapel of Ospizio which once hosted pilgrims making the trip to Monte Summano. Near the summit of the mountain is the pilgrimage church of Santa Maria del Summano.
Sources[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
Categories:
- Cities and towns in Veneto
- Municipalities of the Province of Vicenza
- Veneto geography stubs