Manta, Piedmont

Manta
Comune
Comune di Manta

Coat of arms
Manta

Location of Manta in Italy

Coordinates: 44°37′N 7°29′E / 44.617°N 7.483°E / 44.617; 7.483
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Cuneo (CN)
Frazioni Gerbola
Government
  Mayor Mario Guasti
Area
  Total 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2008[1])
  Total 3,573
  Density 300/km2 (780/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Mantesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 12030
Dialing code 0175
Website Official website

Manta is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Cuneo.

The main attraction is the Castello della Manta, housing a series of precious 15th-century paintings.

Manta borders the following municipalities: Lagnasco, Pagno, Saluzzo, and Verzuolo.

References

  1. Data from Istat.

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