Tarantasca

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Tarantasca

Location of Tarantasca in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Cuneo (CN)
Elevation 451 m (1,480 ft)
Area 12.2 km² (5 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,002
 - Density 164/km² (425/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°30′N, 7°33′E
Gentilic tarantaschesi
Dialing code 0171
Postal code 12020
Frazioni San Chiaffredo, Santa Cristina, Tasnere

Tarantasca is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 km south of Turin and about 13 km north of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,002 and an area of 12.2 km².[1]

The municipality of Tarantasca contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Chiaffredo, Santa Cristina, and Tasnere.

Tarantasca borders the following municipalities: Busca, Centallo, Cuneo, and Villafalletto.


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[edit] References

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