Bistagno
| Bistagno | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Bistagno | ||
| ||
  Bistagno Location of Bistagno in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°40′N 8°22′E / 44.667°N 8.367°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Alessandria (AL) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Claudio Zola | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) | |
| Population (2005[1]) | ||
| • Total | 1,831 | |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Bistagnesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 15012 | |
| Dialing code | 0144 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | 24 June | |
| Website | Official website | |
Bistagno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Alessandria.
Bistagno borders the following municipalities: Castelletto d'Erro, Melazzo, Monastero Bormida, Montabone, Ponti, Rocchetta Palafea, Sessame, and Terzo.
Notable people
- Giuseppe Saracco (1821–1907), politician
- Giulio Monteverde (1837–1917), sculptor
Twin towns
Flaviac, France
References
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