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Rocca Canavese

Rocca Canavese
Comune di Rocca Canavese
Remains of the castle (Rocca).
Remains of the castle (Rocca).
Coat of arms of Rocca Canavese
Coat of arms
Location of Rocca Canavese
Rocca Canavese is located in Italy
Rocca Canavese
Rocca Canavese
Location of Rocca Canavese in Italy
Rocca Canavese is located in Piedmont
Rocca Canavese
Rocca Canavese
Rocca Canavese (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°19′N 7°35′E / 45.317°N 7.583°E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
Government
 • MayorAlessandro Lajolo
Area
 • Total14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi)
Elevation
421 m (1,381 ft)
Population
(31 December 2010)[2]
 • Total1,781
 • Density130/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rocchesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10070
Dialing code011
WebsiteOfficial website

Rocca Canavese is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Turin.

Parish church of Rocca Canavese, photo by Paolo Monti, 1979.

Rocca Canavese borders the following municipalities: Corio, Forno Canavese, Levone, Barbania, Vauda Canavese, Nole and San Carlo Canavese. Sights include the Santa Croce Chapel, with 15th-16th centuries frescoes, and remains of the Rocca (castle)

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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