Cocconato
| Cocconato | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Cocconato | ||
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  Cocconato Location of Cocconato in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°5′N 8°2′E / 45.083°N 8.033°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Asti (AT) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Monica Marello | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 491 m (1,611 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,609 | |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Cocconatesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 14023 | |
| Dialing code | 0141 | |
Cocconato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti.
Cocconato borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Brozolo, Montiglio Monferrato, Moransengo, Passerano Marmorito, Piovà Massaia, Robella, and Tonengo. It is located on a hill in the Montferrat traditional region, its economy being based on gastronomy (milk, cheese including the robiola of Cocconato) and agriculture.
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