Santhià

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Santhià
Santià / Santcià  (Piedmontese)
Comune di Santhià
View of the Castle of Vettigné
View of the Castle of Vettigné
Location of Santhià
Santhià is located in Italy
Santhià
Santhià
Location of Santhià in Italy
Coordinates: 45°22′N 8°10′E / 45.367°N 8.167°E / 45.367; 8.167
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceVercelli (VC)
FrazioniBosafarinera
Vettigné
Government
 • MayorAngelo Cappuccio
Area
 • Total53.13 km2 (20.51 sq mi)
Elevation
183 m (600 ft)
Population
 (30 December 2013)[3]
 • Total8,746
 • Density160/km2 (430/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Santhiatesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13048
Dialing code0161
Patron saintSt. Agatha
Saint dayFebruary 5
WebsiteOfficial website

Santhià (Italian pronunciation: [sanˈtja]; Piedmontese: Santià [saŋˈtjɑ] or Santcià [saŋˈtʃɑ]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Vercelli.

Santhià is home to a historic carnival named the Carnevale Storico di Santhià, held since the 14th century.

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References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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