Nichelino
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| Comune di Nichelino | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Turin (TO) |
| Mayor | Giuseppe Catizone |
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Area | 20.6 km² (8 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2005-12-31[1]) | |
| - Total | 48,414 |
| - Density | 2,350/km² (6,086/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Nichelinesi |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Postal code | 10042 |
| Frazioni | Stupinigi |
| Patron | St. Matthew |
| - Day | September 21 |
| Website: www.comune.nichelino.to.it/ | |
Nichelino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 8 km southwest of Turin.
Nichelino borders the following municipalities: Turin, Orbassano, Beinasco, Moncalieri, Candiolo, and Vinovo.
The frazione of Stupinigi houses the famous Palazzina di Stupinigi, part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The castle, also known as Palazzo Occelli (1565), is also notable.
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