Graglia

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Graglia
Comune
Comune di Graglia
Panorama from Alpe Amburnero

Coat of arms
Graglia
Location of Graglia in Italy
Coordinates: 45°33′N 7°59′E / 45.550°N 7.983°E / 45.550; 7.983Coordinates: 45°33′N 7°59′E / 45.550°N 7.983°E / 45.550; 7.983
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Biella (BI)
Government
  Mayor Elena Rocchi
Area
  Total 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Elevation 596 m (1,955 ft)
Population (28 February 2009)[1]
  Total 1,630
  Density 80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13050
Dialing code 015

Graglia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 km northeast of Turin and about 7 km southwest of Biella.

The communal territory include the Mombarone peak and the Lake Ingagna. It is home to the Sacro Monte di Graglia sanctuary.

References

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


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