Roccavione

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Roccavione

Location of Roccavione in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Cuneo (CN)
Area 19.6 km² (8 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,848
 - Density 145/km² (376/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°19′N, 7°29′E
Gentilic roccavionesi
Dialing code 0171
Postal code 12018

Roccavione is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 90 km south of Turin and about 9 km southwest of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,848 and an area of 19.6 km².[1]

Roccavione borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Dalmazzo, Boves, Roaschia, Robilante, Valdieri.

The mountain-town has a very interesting historical background. It is also known as "the Alps' gate".

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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