Solero, Piedmont
| Solero | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Solero | |
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Solero
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Alessandria (AL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.7 km2 (8.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,661 |
| • Density | 73.2/km2 (189.5/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Solerini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 15029 |
| Dialing code | 0131 |
Solero is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km east of Turin and about 8 km west of Alessandria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,661 and an area of 22.7 km².[1] It borders the following municipalities: Alessandria, Felizzano, Oviglio, and Quargnento.
Solero was the birthplace of:
- Saint Bruno of Segni (c.1047–1123), bishop of Segni and abbot of Montecassino;
- Pietro Gallinotti (1885-1979), classic guitar and lute master builder, very appreciated from the most famous guitar players of the world such as Segovia.[2], [3]
- Carlo Guasco (1813 – 1876) opera singer
Demographic evolution
References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Pietro Gallinotti, mariogrimaldi.it. (Italian)
- ^ Pietro Gallinotti, zavaletas-guitarras.com. (English)