Pontechianale

Pontechianale
Comune
Comune di Pontechianale

View of the frazione of Capoluogo in Pontechianale
Pontechianale

Location of Pontechianale in Italy

Coordinates: 44°37′N 7°2′E / 44.617°N 7.033°E / 44.617; 7.033Coordinates: 44°37′N 7°2′E / 44.617°N 7.033°E / 44.617; 7.033
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Cuneo (CN)
Frazioni Maddalena (capoluogo), Castello, Villaretto, Rueite, Genzana, Forest, Chianale
Area
  Total 94.5 km2 (36.5 sq mi)
Elevation 1,614 m (5,295 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 202
  Density 2.1/km2 (5.5/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Pontechianalesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 12020
Dialing code 0175

Pontechianale is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Turin and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Cuneo, on the border with France. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 202 and an area of 94.5 square kilometres (36.5 sq mi).[1]

The municipality of Pontechianale contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Maddalena (capoluogo), Castello, Villaretto, Rueite, Genzana, Forest, and Chianale.

Pontechianale borders the following municipalities: Bellino, Casteldelfino, Crissolo, Oncino (Italy), Molines-en-Queyras, Ristolas, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, and Saint-Véran (France).

Demographic evolution

References

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