Passerano Marmorito

Passerano Marmorito is a small rural comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Asti.

Passerano Marmorito
Comune di Passerano Marmorito
From above: Medieval Castle; the borough and castle of Primeglio with Passerano in the background;  Schierano (lower left) and (right) remains of the castle of Marmorito.
From above: Medieval Castle; the borough and castle of Primeglio with Passerano in the background; Schierano (lower left) and (right) remains of the castle of Marmorito.
Location of Passerano Marmorito
Passerano Marmorito is located in Italy
Passerano Marmorito
Passerano Marmorito
Location of Passerano Marmorito in Italy
Passerano Marmorito is located in Piedmont
Passerano Marmorito
Passerano Marmorito
Passerano Marmorito (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°3′N 8°1′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceAsti (AT)
FrazioniPrimeglio, Schierano, Marmorito, Rocco, Boscorotondo, Serra
Government
  MayorDavide Massaglia
Area
  Total12.1 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2017)[2]
  Total449
  Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
DemonymPasseranesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14020
Dialing code0141

Geography

The capoluogo of the commune, and the site of its town hall, is Passerano. The communal statute identifies three further villages or hamlets within the boundaries of the commune: Marmorito, Primeglio and Schierano (after which the wine grape Malvasia di Schierano is named). Further localities include Boscorotondo, Serra and Rocco.[3][4]

Passerano Marmorito borders the following municipalities: Albugnano, Aramengo, Capriglio, Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Cerreto d'Asti, Cocconato, Pino d'Asti, and Piovà Massaia.

Twin towns — sister cities

Passerano Marmorito is twinned with:

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. Statuto comunale, Comune di Passerano Marmorito.
  4. "Comune di Passerano Marmorito (AT)". Comuni-Italiani.it.



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