Donato, Piedmont
| Donato | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Donato | |
  Donato Location of Donato in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′N 7°52′E / 45.533°N 7.867°ECoordinates: 45°32′N 7°52′E / 45.533°N 7.867°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Biella (BI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 750 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 13050 |
| Dialing code | 015 |
Donato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of Biella. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 750 and an area of 11.8 square kilometres (4.6 sq mi).[1]
History
The name of Roman origin testifies to the antiquity of the settlement, in a strategic position for communications between Biella, the Canavese and the Valle d'Aosta. Around 1150 the bishop of Vercelli, Uguccione, bought this place for his church, along with the lands of Zumaglia, Netro and Verrua. Following Donato passed to Avogadro of Cerrione, which came into conflict with the church of Vercelli, in 1434 lost this estate, which was sold by a judgment of the Count of Savoy to the bishop of Vercelli, together with the castles of Cerrione, Mongiovetto, Ponderano, Quaregna, Valdengo, Villa and Zubiena. The Savoy then appointed lords of the Donato Perrone of San Martino and later accounts of the Donato de Rege of Tronzano. In 1706 the town was almost completely destroyed by the French.
Donato borders the following municipalities: Andrate, Chiaverano, Graglia, Mongrando, Netro, Sala Biellese, Settimo Vittone.
Demographic evolution
