Avigliana

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Avigliana
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Turin (TO)
Mayor
Elevation 383 m
Area 23.3 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 11,791
 - Density 507/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°5′N 7°24′E
Gentilic aviglianesi
Dialing code 011
Postal code 10051
Frazioni Drubiaglio, Milanere, Mortera, Bertassi


Location of Avigliana in Italy
Website: www.comune.avigliana.to.it/

Avigliana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25 km west of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 11,791 and an area of 23.3 km².[1] Avigliana lies in the Susa valley, on the highway going from Turin to Frejus (France).

It is best known for two maar lakes, Lago Grande and Lago Piccolo.

The municipality of Avigliana contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Drubiaglio, Grangia, Mortera, and Bertassi.

Avigliana borders the following municipalities: Villar Dora, Almese, Caselette, Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Valgioie, Buttigliera Alta, Giaveno, Reano, Trana.

Castle of Avigliana, Province of Torino, Italy.
Castle of Avigliana, Province of Torino, Italy.

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[edit] References

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

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