Ronco Biellese

Ronco Biellese
Comune
Comune di Ronco Biellese
Ronco Biellese

Location of Ronco Biellese in Italy

Coordinates: 45°34′54″N 8°5′55″E / 45.58167°N 8.09861°E / 45.58167; 8.09861Coordinates: 45°34′54″N 8°5′55″E / 45.58167°N 8.09861°E / 45.58167; 8.09861
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Biella (BI)
Frazioni Centro, Veggio
Government
  Mayor Carla Moglia in Segala
Area
  Total 3.80 km2 (1.47 sq mi)
Population (Jul. 2011)[1]
  Total 1,506
  Density 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ronchesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13845
Dialing code 015
Patron saint St. Michael
Saint day September 29
Website Official website

Ronco Biellese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Milan.

Ronco Biellese borders the following municipalities: Biella, Pettinengo, Ternengo, Valdengo, Vigliano Biellese, Zumaglia. It was in the past an important centre of terracotta manufacture.

Demographic evolution

References

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