Villanova d'Asti

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Comune di Villanova d'Asti
Coat of arms of Comune di Villanova d'Asti
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Villanova d'Asti in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Asti (AT)
Elevation 260 m (853 ft)
Area 42.14 km² (16 sq mi)
Population (as of 2005)
 - Total 5,086
 - Density 121/km² (313/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°56′34″N, 7°56′18″E
Gentilic Villanovesi
Dialing code 0141
Postal code 14019
Frazioni Savi, Stazione
Patron St. Isidore
 - Day September 4
Website: www.comune.villanova.at.it

Villanova d'Asti is a town and comune in the province of Asti, Piedmont, northern Italy. It has around 5,000 inhabitants. The economy is based on a mixture of agriculture and industry.

Villanova d'Asti was founded in the Middle Ages.

The main sight is the sanctuary of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie

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