Scagnello
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| Scagnello | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Scagnello | |
  Scagnello | |
| Coordinates: 44°20′N 7°59′E / 44.333°N 7.983°ECoordinates: 44°20′N 7°59′E / 44.333°N 7.983°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Cuneo (CN) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.0 km2 (3.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 209 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 12070 |
| Dialing code | 0174 |
Scagnello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 km southeast of Turin and about 35 km east of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 209 and an area of 9.0 km².[1]
Scagnello borders the following municipalities: Battifollo, Ceva, Lisio, Mombasiglio, and Monasterolo Casotto. It belongs to the villages of Val Mongia.
Scagnello means "Customs". Scagnello was a cornerstone on the Old Salt Route from Genoa to Milan. Most of its richness was destroyed during the Napoleonic phase of occupation and destruction. Only old ruins of castles document the prior power. Currently an old house still exists which has a catalogued fresco from the 15th century.
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