Carignano

For the wine grape, see Carignano (grape). For the branch of the House of Savoy, see House of Savoy-Carignano and Princess of Carignano.
Carignano
Comune
Città di Carignano

Church of Misericordia

Coat of arms
Carignano

Location of Carignano in Italy

Coordinates: 44°54′N 7°41′E / 44.900°N 7.683°E / 44.900; 7.683Coordinates: 44°54′N 7°41′E / 44.900°N 7.683°E / 44.900; 7.683
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Turin (TO)
Government
  Mayor Marco Cossolo
Area
  Total 50.2 km2 (19.4 sq mi)
Elevation 235 m (771 ft)
Population (31 August 2011)[1]
  Total 9,258
  Density 180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Carignanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10041
Dialing code 011
Patron saint St. Remigius
Saint day Last Sunday of September
Website Official website

Carignano is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Turin.

Carignano borders the following municipalities: Moncalieri, Vinovo, La Loggia, Piobesi Torinese, Villastellone, Castagnole Piemonte, Osasio, Lombriasco and Carmagnola.

See also

References

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

External links

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