Castello di Annone

Castello di Annone
Comune
Comune di Castello di Annone

Coat of arms
Castello di Annone

Location of Castello di Annone in Italy

Coordinates: 44°53′N 8°19′E / 44.883°N 8.317°E / 44.883; 8.317
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Asti (AT)
Frazioni Alberoni, Bordoni, Crocetta, Monfallito, Poggio
Government
  Mayor Valter Valfrè
Area
  Total 23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Population (1 January 2010[1])
  Total 1,963
  Density 85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Annonesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 14034
Dialing code 0141
Website Official website

Castello di Annone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of Turin and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Asti.

Castello di Annone borders the following municipalities: Asti, Cerro Tanaro, Quattordio, Refrancore, Rocca d'Arazzo, and Rocchetta Tanaro. Its name derives from the Latin ad nonum ("nine miles"), indicating its distance from Asti. In the Middle Ages it was an important strategic hub, until it was destroyed by Spanish troops in 1644. In 1994 it was flooded by the nearby Tanaro river.

References

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

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