Guarene
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| Guarene | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Cuneo (CN) |
| Mayor | Carla Boffa Elected:2004-06-13 |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Area | 13.4 km² (5 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 3,191 |
| - Density | 238/km² (616/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | guarenesi |
| Dialing code | 0173 |
| Postal code | 12050 |
| Frazioni | Bassi, Biano, Castelrotto, Montebello, Osteria, Racca, Vaccheria |
| Patron | Saint James |
| 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
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Comune Guarene: Agricoltura (Italian)
