Giaveno

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Giaveno
Coat of arms of Giaveno
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Giaveno in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Turin (TO)
Mayor Ruffino Daniela
Elevation 506 m (1,660 ft)
Area 72.0 km² (28 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 15,191
 - Density 211/km² (546/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°2′N, 7°21′E
Gentilic giavenesi
Dialing code 011
Postal code 10094
Frazioni Alpe Colombino, Buffa, Chiarmetta, Colpastore, Dalmassi, Maddalena, Mollar dei Franchi, Pontepietra, Provonda, Ruata Sangone, Sala, Selvaggio, Villa
Website: www.giaveno.it

Giaveno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 30 km west of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 15,191 and an area of 72.0 km².[1]

The municipality of Giaveno contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Alpe Colombino, Buffa, Chiarmetta, Colpastore, Dalmassi, Maddalena, Mollar dei Franchi, Pontepietra, Provonda, Ruata Sangone, Sala, Selvaggio, and Villa.

Giaveno borders the following municipalities: Avigliana, Valgioie, Coazze, Trana, Perosa Argentina, Cumiana, Pinasca.


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

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