Castelmagno
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| Castelmagno | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Castelmagno | ||
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  Castelmagno | ||
| Coordinates: 44°25′N 7°13′E / 44.417°N 7.217°ECoordinates: 44°25′N 7°13′E / 44.417°N 7.217°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Cuneo (CN) | |
| Frazioni | Campomolino, Chiappi, Chiotti, Colletto, Einaudi, Nerone | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Maurizio Giaminardi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 48.8 km2 (18.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,150 m (3,770 ft) | |
| Population (31 August 2007)[1] | ||
| • Total | 95 | |
| • Density | 1.9/km2 (5.0/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Castelmagnesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 12020 | |
| Dialing code | 0171 | |
| Patron saint | St. Magnus | |
| Saint day | August 19 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Castelmagno is a small comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 80 km southwest of Turin and about 25 km west of Cuneo.
The population of the municipality of Castelmagno is divided between the frazioni (hamlets) of Einaudi, Campomolino, Colletto, Nerone, Chiotti and Chiappi; "Castelmagno" is the name of the municipal entity, not corresponding to any hamlet. The main attraction is the sanctuary of San Magno, located at 1,761 m.
Castelmagno borders the following municipalities: Celle di Macra, Demonte, Dronero, Marmora, Monterosso Grana, Pradleves, and San Damiano Macra.
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