Guarene

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Guarene
Image:Guarene-Stemma.png Municipal coat of arms
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Province of Cuneo (CN)
Mayor	Carla Boffa  Elected:2004-06-13
Elevation	360 m
Area	13.4 km²
Population
- Total (as of Dec. 2004)	3,191
- Density	239/km²
Time zone	CET, UTC+1
Coordinates	44°44′N 8°2′E
Gentilic	guarenesi
Dialing code	0173
Postal code	12050
Frazioni	Bassi, Biano, Castelrotto, Montebello, Osteria, Racca, Vaccheria
Patron	Saint James
Location of Guarene in Italy
Website: http://www.guarene.it

Guarene is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located in the area of Roero about 45 km southeast of Turin and about 50 km northeast of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,191 and an area of 13.4 km².^[1]

Guarene borders the following municipalities: Alba, Barbaresco, Castagnito, Corneliano d'Alba, Piobesi d'Alba, and Vezza d'Alba.

[edit] Agriculture

The hilly parts of the commune are planted with vines and fruit trees. The principle grape varieties are Arneis, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera. A wide variety of fruit in grown, but of particular note is the local “Madernassa” pear, a variety which originated here in 1784 and is currently enjoyng an expanding export market, being particularly popular in England. Towards the Tanaro, in Frazione Vaccheria the crops include tomatoes, peppers, garlic and cardoons.^[2]

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
2. ^ Comune Guarene: Agricoltura (Italian)