Solero, Piedmont

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Solero
Comune
Comune di Solero
Solero
Location of Solero in Italy
Coordinates: 44°55′N 8°31′E / 44.917°N 8.517°E / 44.917; 8.517Coordinates: 44°55′N 8°31′E / 44.917°N 8.517°E / 44.917; 8.517
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/km2 (190/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

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Pietro Gallinotti, mariogrimaldi.it. (Italian)
  3. Pietro Gallinotti, zavaletas-guitarras.com. (English)


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