Vezza d'Alba
Vezza d'Alba | |
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| Comune di Vezza d'Alba | |
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  Vezza d'Alba Location of Vezza d'Alba in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 44°46′N 08°00′E / 44.767°N 8.000°ECoordinates: 44°46′N 08°00′E / 44.767°N 8.000°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Cuneo (CN) |
| Frazioni | Borbore, Borgonuovo, Socco, Madernassa, Riassolo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Population (2011)[3] | |
| • Total | 2,261 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vezzesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 12040 |
| Dialing code | 0173 |
| Patron saint | Saint Martin |
| Saint day | November 11 |
Vezza d'Alba is a comune in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is in the province of Cuneo, and is 65km north east of the town of Cuneo.
Vezza was first recorded in the 10th century, as a territory of the Diocese of Asti and later passed to the Roero family who built the castle at Guarene.[4]
Twin towns — sister cities[]
Vezza d'Alba is twinned with:
Jonquières-Saint-Vincent, France
References[]
- ^ "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.
- ^ ISTAT
- ^ "Storia". Commune di Vezza d'Alba.
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