Orbassano

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Comune di Orbassano

Location of Orbassano in Italy
Country Flag of Italy 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 45°0′N, 7°32′E
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.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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

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