Paruzzaro
| Paruzzaro | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Paruzzaro | ||
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Bell tower of San Marcello | ||
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  Paruzzaro Location of Paruzzaro in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°44′N 8°31′E / 45.733°N 8.517°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Novara (NO) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mauro Julita | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) | |
| Population (31 July 2010[1]) | ||
| • Total | 2,021 | |
| • Density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Paruzzaresi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 28040 | |
| Dialing code | 0322 | |
Detail of the Last Judgement fresco in the church of San Marcello, attributed to Sperindio Cagnola
Paruzzaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Novara.
Paruzzaro borders the following municipalities: Arona, Gattico, Invorio, and Oleggio Castello. The municipal territory is home to the Romanesque church of San Marcello (late 10th-early 11th centuries). There is a fresco cycle by 15th–16th century local artists in the church.