Pontechianale

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Pontechianale

Location of Pontechianale in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Cuneo (CN)
Elevation 1,614 m (5,295 ft)
Area 94.5 km² (36 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 202
 - Density 2/km² (5/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°37′N, 7°2′E
Gentilic pontechianalesi
Dialing code 0175
Postal code 12020
Frazioni Maddalena (capoluogo), Castello, Villaretto, Rueite, Genzana, Forest, Chianale

Pontechianale is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km southwest of Turin and about 50 km northwest of Cuneo, on the border with France. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 202 and an area of 94.5 km².[1]

The municipality of Pontechianale contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Maddalena (capoluogo), Castello, Villaretto, Rueite, Genzana, Forest, and Chianale.

Pontechianale borders the following municipalities: Bellino, Casteldelfino, Crissolo, Molines-en-Queyras (France), Oncino, Ristolas, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, and Saint-Véran.


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[edit] References

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