Villanova d'Asti
| Villanova d'Asti | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Villanova d'Asti | ||
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  Villanova d'Asti Location of Villanova d'Asti in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°56′34″N 7°56′18″E / 44.94278°N 7.93833°ECoordinates: 44°56′34″N 7°56′18″E / 44.94278°N 7.93833°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Province of Asti (AT) | |
| Frazioni | Savi, Stazione | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 42.14 km2 (16.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) | |
| Population (2005) | ||
| • Total | 5,086 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Villanovesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 14019 | |
| Dialing code | 0141 | |
| Patron saint | St. Isidore | |
| Saint day | September 4 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Villanova d'Asti is a town and comune in the province of Asti, Piedmont, northern Italy. It has around 5,000 inhabitants. The economy is based on a mixture of agriculture and industry.
Villanova d'Asti was founded in the Middle Ages.
The main sight is the sanctuary of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie
Twin towns — Sister cities
Villanova d'Asti is twinned with:
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Châteaurenard, France (1994) -
Santa Clara de Saguier, Argentina (2012)
References
- Official website (Italian)
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