Volvera

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Volvera
Coat of arms of Volvera
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Volvera in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Turin (TO)
Elevation 251 m (823 ft)
Area 20.9 km² (8 sq mi)
Population (as of Oct. 2007)
 - Total 8,500
 - Density 407/km² (1,054/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°57′N, 7°30′E
Gentilic volveresi
Dialing code 011
Postal code 10040
Frazioni Baruta, Panealba, Gerbole-Zucche, Gerbole-Alte
Website: www.comunevolvera.it/

Volvera is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 km southwest of Turin. As of 31 October 2007, it had a population of 8,500 and an area of 20.9 km².[1]

The municipality of Volvera contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Baruta, Panealba, Gerbole-Zucche, and Gerbole-Alte.

Volvera borders the following municipalities: Rivalta di Torino, Orbassano, Piossasco, Cumiana, None, and Airasca.


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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

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