Balocco
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| Balocco | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Vercelli (VC) |
| Mayor | Piermario Pedruzzi |
| Area | 16.7 km² (6 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 273 |
| - Density | 16/km² (41/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 0161 |
| Postal code | 13040 |
Balocco is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 km (37 mi) northeast of Turin and about 20 km (12 mi) northwest of Vercelli. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 273 and an area of 16.7 km².[1]
Balocco borders the following municipalities: Buronzo, Carisio, Formigliana, San Giacomo Vercellese, and Villarboit.
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Balocco is the seat of the major proving ground of Fiat Group. The Circuito di Balocco test track was built in the early fifties by Alfa Romeo for testing new cars, prototypes and racing cars. In the track is also hosted club and racing organization events.[2]
The track http://www.gdecarli.it/php/circuit.php?var1=994&var2=2
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