Chivasso

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Chivasso
Country Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Turin (TO)
Mayor
Elevation 183 m
Area 51.3 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 23,675
 - Density 461/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°11′N 7°53′E
Gentilic chivassesi
Dialing code 011
Postal code 10034
Frazioni Montegiove, Betlemme, Torassi, Castelrosso, Pogliani, Borghetto, Mosche, Mandria, Boschetto, Pratoregio
Patron Beato Angelo Carletti di Chivasso


Location of Chivasso in Italy
Website: www.comune.chivasso.to.it

Chivasso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 km northeast of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 23,675 and an area of 51.3 km2.[1]

The municipality of Chivasso contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Montegiove, Betlemme, Torassi, Castelrosso, Pogliani, Borghetto, Mosche, Mandria, Boschetto, and Pratoregio.

Chivasso borders the following municipalities: Mazzè, Caluso, San Benigno Canavese, Montanaro, Rondissone, Verolengo, Volpiano, Brandizzo, San Sebastiano da Po, Castagneto Po, San Raffaele Cimena.

The name probably has a roman origin (Clevaxium).

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[edit] References

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

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