Villafranca d'Asti

Villafranca d'Asti
Comune
Comune di Villafranca d'Asti

Coat of arms
Villafranca d'Asti

Location of Villafranca d'Asti in Italy

Coordinates: 44°55′N 8°2′E / 44.917°N 8.033°E / 44.917; 8.033Coordinates: 44°55′N 8°2′E / 44.917°N 8.033°E / 44.917; 8.033
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Asti (AT)
Frazioni Antoniassi, Borgovecchio, Case Bertona, Case Bruciate, Castella, Crocetta, Mondorosso, Montanello, Taverne, San Grato, Sant'Antonio, Valle Audana
Government
  Mayor Guido Cavalla
Area
  Total 12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Elevation 206 m (676 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
  Total 3,139
  Density 240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Villafranchesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 14018
Dialing code 0141
Patron saint Assumption of the Holy Virgin
Saint day 15 August
Website Official website

Villafranca d'Asti is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Turin and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) west of Asti.

The town was founded by the commune of Asti in 1275. It is home to the church of Sant'Elena, built in 164652 under design of Amedeo di Castellamonte.

References

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

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