Manta, Piedmont
Manta | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Manta | ||
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Manta Location of Manta in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 44°37′N 7°29′E / 44.617°N 7.483°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Piedmont | |
Province | Cuneo (CN) | |
Frazioni | Gerbola | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Mario Guasti | |
Area | ||
• Total | 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi) | |
Population (31 December 2008[1]) | ||
• Total | 3,573 | |
• Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) | |
Demonym | Mantesi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 12030 | |
Dialing code | 0175 | |
Website | Official website |
Manta is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Cuneo.
The main attraction is the Castello della Manta, housing a series of precious 15th-century paintings.
Manta borders the following municipalities: Lagnasco, Pagno, Saluzzo, and Verzuolo.