Moncrivello
| Moncrivello | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Moncrivello | ||
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  Moncrivello Location of Moncrivello in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°19′N 7°59′E / 45.317°N 7.983°ECoordinates: 45°19′N 7°59′E / 45.317°N 7.983°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Piedmont | |
| Province | Vercelli (VC) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giovanni Carlino | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,437 | |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Moncrivellesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 13040 | |
| Dialing code | 0161 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Moncrivello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 km west of Vercelli. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,437 and an area of 20.2 square kilometres (7.8 sq mi).
It is home to a medieval castle which was a residence of Yolande of Valois, duchess of Savoy and daughter of Charles VII of France, in the 15th century.
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Moncrivello seen from the Castle
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Moncrivello: Castle
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