Vicoforte

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Vicoforte
Comune di Vicoforte
The Sanctuary Basilica of Vicoforte.
The Sanctuary Basilica of Vicoforte.
Coat of arms of Vicoforte
Location of Vicoforte
Vicoforte is located in Italy
Vicoforte
Vicoforte
Location of Vicoforte in Italy
Coordinates: 44°22′N 7°51′E / 44.367°N 7.850°E / 44.367; 7.850
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceCuneo (CN)
FrazioniFiamenga, Moline, San Grato, Santuario, Vico
Government
 • MayorValter Roattino
Area
 • Total25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
547 m (1,795 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2016)[3]
 • Total 3,153
Demonym(s)Vicesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12080
Dialing code0174
Patron saintSaint Theobald
Saint day1 June
WebsiteOfficial website

Vicoforte is a comune in the Province of Cuneo in Italy. It is located in Val Corsaglia at 547 metres (1,795 ft) above sea level, 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Cuneo and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Mondovì.

It is known mainly for the Santuario di Vicoforte, built between 1596 and 1733 to honour the Virgin Mary.

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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