Vicoforte
| Vicoforte | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Vicoforte | ||
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The Sanctuary Basilica of Vicoforte. | ||
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  Vicoforte Location of Vicoforte in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°22′N 7°51′E / 44.367°N 7.850°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Cuneo (CN) | |
| Frazioni | Fiamenga, Moline, San Grato, Santuario, Vico | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Gian Pietro Grasco | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,266 | |
| • Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Vicesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 12080 | |
| Dialing code | 0174 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Theobald | |
| Saint day | 1 June | |
| Website | Official website | |
Vicoforte is a comune in the Province of Cuneo in Italy. It is located in Val Corsaglia at 547 metres (1,795 ft) above sea level, 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Cuneo and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Mondovì.
It is known mainly for the Santuario di Vicoforte, built between 1596 and 1733 to honour the Virgin Mary.
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