Silvano d'Orba

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Silvano d'Orba
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Alessandria (AL)
Mayor
Elevation 175 m
Area 12.1 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 1,856
 - Density 154/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°41′N 8°40′E
Gentilic silvanesi
Dialing code 0143
Postal code 15060
Frazioni Valle Cochi, Pieve, Bacchetti, Guastarina, Pagliara, Villa, Milanesi, Setteventi, Ravino, Bolla, Pagliaccia, Bordini, Pianterasso, Bessica, Prieto, Castagnola, Caraffa, Passada


Location of Silvano d'Orba in Italy

Silvano d'Orba is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 90 km southeast of Turin and about 25 km south of Alessandria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,856 and an area of 12.1 km2.[1]

The municipality of Silvano d'Orba contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Valle Cochi, Pieve, Bacchetti, Guastarina, Pagliara, Villa, Milanesi, Setteventi, Ravino, Bolla, Pagliaccia, Bordini, Pianterasso, Bessica, Prieto, Castagnola, Caraffa, and Passada.

Silvano d'Orba borders the following municipalities: Capriata d'Orba, Castelletto d'Orba, Lerma, Ovada, Rocca Grimalda, and Tagliolo Monferrato.


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[edit] References

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