Gattinara
For the Italian wine, see Gattinara (wine).
| Gattinara | |
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| Comune di Gattinara | |
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Gattinara
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Vercelli (VC) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniele Baglione |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.5 km2 (12.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 8,506 |
| • Density | 253.9/km2 (657.6/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gattinaresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 13045 |
| Dialing code | 0163 |
| Patron saint | Saint Peter |
| Saint day | June 29 |
| Website | Official website |
Gattinara is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Vercelli. As of December 31, 2004, it had a population of 8,506 and an area of 33.5 km².[1]
Gattinara is notable for its red wine.
Gattinara borders the following municipalities: Ghemme, Lenta, Lozzolo, Roasio, Romagnano Sesia, Rovasenda, and Serravalle Sesia.
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Demographic evolution
Natives of Gattinara
- Mercurino Arborio (1465–1530), marchese di Gattinara, statesman and jurist.