Borgo Vercelli

Borgo Vercelli
Comune
Comune di Borgo Vercelli

Coat of arms
Borgo Vercelli

Location of Borgo Vercelli in Italy

Coordinates: 45°22′N 8°28′E / 45.367°N 8.467°E / 45.367; 8.467
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Vercelli (VC)
Government
 â€¢ Mayor Mario Demagistri
Area
 â€¢ Total 19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Elevation 126 m (413 ft)
Population (31 December 2014[1])
 â€¢ Total 2,245
 â€¢ Density 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Borgovercellesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 â€¢ Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13012
Dialing code 0161
Website Official website

Borgo Vercelli is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of Vercelli.

Borgo Vercelli borders the following municipalities: Casalino, Casalvolone, Vercelli, Villata, and Vinzaglio.

The Battle of Vercellae is traditionally deemed to have occurred here in 101 BC. The economy is based on the production of rice.

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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