Locana
| Locana | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Locana | ||
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  Locana Location of Locana in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°25′N 7°28′E / 45.417°N 7.467°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Turin (TO) | |
| Frazioni | Rosone, Boschietto, Bosco, Fornolosa, Gavie, Gurgo, Montigli, Nusiglie, Praie, Serlone | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giovanni Bruno Mattiet | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 132.8 km2 (51.3 sq mi) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,642 | |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 10080 | |
| Dialing code | 0124 | |
Locana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Turin in the Orco Valley.
Locana borders the following municipalities: Cogne, Ronco Canavese, Noasca, Ribordone, Sparone, Chialamberto, Cantoira, Corio, Monastero di Lanzo and Coassolo Torinese. The comune is part of the Gran Paradiso National Park, housing a series of small alpine lakes and glaciers; peaks in the area include the Torre del Gran San Pietro (3,692 m). The Lake of Ceresole is also located nearby.