Castellania (AL)
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| Castellania | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Alessandria (AL) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Area | 7.7 km² (3 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 99 |
| - Density | 13/km² (34/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | castellanesi |
| Dialing code | 0131 |
| Postal code | 15052 |
| Frazioni | Mossabella, Sant'Alosio |
Castellania is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100 km southeast of Turin and about 30 km southeast of Alessandria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 99 and an area of 7.7 km².[1]
The municipality of Castellania contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Mossabella and Sant'Alosio.
Castellania borders the following municipalities: Avolasca, Carezzano, Costa Vescovato, Garbagna, Sant'Agata Fossili, and Sardigliano.
[edit] Notable Castellanesi
Castellania is known as the birthplace of two famous racing cyclists: Angelo Fausto Coppi (1919–1960) and his brother Serse Coppi (1923–1951).
[edit] Demographic evolution
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