Crissolo

Crissolo
Comune
Comune di Crissolo

Coat of arms
Crissolo

Location of Crissolo in Italy

Coordinates: 44°42′N 7°10′E / 44.700°N 7.167°E / 44.700; 7.167Coordinates: 44°42′N 7°10′E / 44.700°N 7.167°E / 44.700; 7.167
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Cuneo (CN)
Government
  Mayor Pietro Reverdito
Area
  Total 48.8 km2 (18.8 sq mi)
Highest elevation 3,841 m (12,602 ft)
Lowest elevation 1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
  Total 195
  Density 4.0/km2 (10/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Crissolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 12030
Dialing code 0175

Crissolo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Turin and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Cuneo, on the border with France. The source of the Po River is located nearby, at 2,020 metres (6,630 ft).

Crissolo borders the following municipalities: Bagnolo Piemonte, Bobbio Pellice, Oncino, Ostana, Pontechianale, Ristolas (France), and Villar Pellice.

A sanctuary dedicated to St. Chiaffredo is located at Crissolo.

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Demographic evolution

Crissolo panorama

References

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


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