Sagliano Micca
| Sagliano Micca | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Sagliano Micca | ||
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  Sagliano Micca Location of Sagliano Micca in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°37′N 8°3′E / 45.617°N 8.050°ECoordinates: 45°37′N 8°3′E / 45.617°N 8.050°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Province of Biella (BI) | |
| Frazioni | Casale, Passobreve, Oneglie, Falletti, Code Inferiore, Code Superiore | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 589 m (1,932 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2004)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,731 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Saglianesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 13065 | |
| Dialing code | 015 | |
Sagliano Micca is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) north of Biella.
Sagliano Micca borders the following municipalities: Andorno Micca, Biella, Fontainemore, Gaby, Issime, Miagliano, Piedicavallo, Pralungo, Quittengo, Rosazza, San Paolo Cervo, Tavigliano, Tollegno, Veglio.
Once known only as Sagliano, the city changed name to honour its most famous citizen, Pietro Micca, a famous hero of the siege of Turin in 1706.
Sagliano Micca is the home of Cappellificio Cervo, distinguished makers of fedora hats.
Demographic evolution
Twin towns — Sister cities
Sagliano Micca is twinned with:
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Minervino Murge, Italy (2009)