Chiusa di Pesio

Chiusa di Pesio
Comune
Comune di Chiusa di Pesio

Parish church.

Coat of arms
Chiusa di Pesio

Location of Chiusa di Pesio in Italy

Coordinates: 44°19′N 7°41′E / 44.317°N 7.683°E
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Cuneo (CN)
Government
  Mayor Sergio Bussi
Area
  Total 94.0 km2 (36.3 sq mi)
Elevation 575 m (1,886 ft)
Population (31 July 2010[1])
  Total 3,793
  Density 40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Demonym Chiusani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 12013
Dialing code 0171
Website Official website

Chiusa di Pesio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Turin and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of Cuneo, on the border with France.

Overview

Chiusa di Pesio borders the municipalities of Beinette, Briga Alta, La Brigue (France), Limone Piemonte, Margarita, Peveragno, Pianfei, Roccaforte Mondovì, and Villanova Mondovì. Sights include the Charterhouse, founded in 1173, the Alta Valle Pesio e Tanaro Natural Park and the Museum of Glass and Crystal.

References

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

External links

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