Cuorgnè

Cuorgnè
Comune
Comune di Cuorgnè

Panorama from Belmonte sanctuary

Coat of arms
Cuorgnè

Location of Cuorgnè in Italy

Coordinates: 45°23′N 7°39′E / 45.383°N 7.650°E / 45.383; 7.650
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Turin (TO)
Frazioni Priacco, Ronchi Maddalena, Ronchi San Bernardo, Salto, Sant'Anna di Campore
Government
  Mayor Giuseppe Pezzetto
Area
  Total 19.4 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Elevation 414 m (1,358 ft)
Population (31 December 2012[1])
  Total 10,141
  Density 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cuorgnatesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10082
Dialing code 0124
Patron saint Madonna della Rivassola
Website Official website

Cuorgnè is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Turin.

Cuorgnè is located at the mouth of the Orco Valley, and borders the following municipalities: Castellamonte, Pont-Canavese, Borgiallo, Chiesanuova, Alpette, San Colombano Belmonte, Canischio, Valperga, and Prascorsano.

Curgné originated in the Middle Ages after the ancient town of Canava was destroyed by a flood of the Orco River (1030). Later it was held by Arduin of Ivrea's descendants, and, later, by the House of Savoy. It received the status of city in 1932. Sights include the Archaeological Museum of Canavese (with findings from the nearby area, in particular from the Neolithic Age) and the Sacro Monte di Belmonte, located a few kilometers outside the town.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical instituteIstat.

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