Orbassano
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Comune di Orbassano | |
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Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Province | Turin (TO) |
Mayor | Eugenio Gambetta |
Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
Area | 22.05 km² (9 sq mi) |
Population (as of 2004-12-31[1]) | |
- Total | 21,667 |
- Density | 983/km² (2,546/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
Coordinates | |
Gentilic | Orbassanesi |
Dialing code | 011 |
Postal code | 10043 |
Frazioni | Tetti Valfrè, Gonzole |
Patron | St. John the Baptist |
- Day | June 24 |
Website: www.comune.orbassano.to.it/ |
Orbassano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 15 km southwest of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 21,667 and an area of 22.1 km².
The most famous local is Sonia Gandhi, who was raised here, although she was actually born in Lusiana, near Vicenza.
Orbassano borders the following municipalities: Turin, Rivoli, Rivalta di Torino, Beinasco, Nichelino, Volvera, Candiolo, None.