Alessandria
Alessandria (Italian pronunciation: [alesˈsandrja] ⓘ; Piedmontese: Lissandria [liˈsɑŋdrja]) is a city and comune in Piedmont, Italy, and the capital of the Province of Alessandria. The city is sited on the alluvial plain between the Tanaro and the Bormida rivers, about 90 kilometres (56 miles) east of Turin.
Alessandria
Lissandria (Piedmontese) | |
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| Comune di Alessandria | |
Alessandria Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Alessandria | |
Alessandria Location of Alessandria in Piedmont Alessandria Alessandria (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 44°55′N 08°37′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Alessandria (AL) |
| Frazioni | Spinetta Marengo, Cantalupo, Casalbagliano, Cascina Morione, Cascinagrossa, Castelceriolo, Cornaglie, Cristo, Filippona, Gerlotti, Litta Parodi, Lobbi, Mandrogne, Molinetto, Orti, Pagella, Porrona, Profumati, San Giuliano, San Giuliano Nuovo, San Giuliano Vecchio, San Michele, Settimio, Valle San Bartolomeo, Valmadonna, Villa Del Foro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giorgio Abonante (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 203.57 km2 (78.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Population (1-1-2021) | |
| • Total | 92,104 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | Alessandrini, nickname: Mandrogni |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 15121–15122 |
| Dialing code | 0131 |
| Patron saint | San Baudolino |
| Saint day | November 10 |
| Website | Official website |
Alessandria is also a major railway hub.
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