Crescentino
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For the saint, see Crescentinus.
| Crescentino | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Crescentino | |
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  Crescentino | |
| Coordinates: 45°11′N 8°6′E / 45.183°N 8.100°ECoordinates: 45°11′N 8°6′E / 45.183°N 8.100°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Vercelli (VC) |
| Frazioni | Campagna, Cerrone, Monte, San Grisante, San Silvestro, San Genuario, Caravini, Porzioni, Santa Maria, Mezzi Po, Galli, Cascinotti, Lignola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.3 km2 (18.6 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 7,843 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Crescentinesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 13044 |
| Dialing code | 0161 |
Crescentino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 35 km northeast of Turin and about 30 km southwest of Vercelli. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,843 and an area of 48.3 km².[1]
The municipality of Crescentino contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Campagna, Cerrone, Monte, San Grisante, San Silvestro, San Genuario, Caravini, Porzioni, Santa Maria, Mezzi Po, Galli, Cascinotti, and Lignola.
Crescentino borders the following municipalities: Brusasco, Fontanetto Po, Lamporo, Livorno Ferraris, Moncestino, Saluggia, Verolengo, and Verrua Savoia.
Notable Crescentinesi
- Luigi Arditi (1822–1903), violinist, composer and Adelina Patti’s favourite conductor.
- Fiorenza Cossotto (born 1935), operatic mezzo soprano
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