Avigliana
Avigliana (Italian: [aviʎˈʎaːna]; Piedmontese: Vijan-a [viˈjɑŋa]; French: Veillane) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Piedmont region or Italy, with 12,129 inhabitants as of January 1, 2023. It lies about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Turin in the Susa valley, on the highway going from Turin to Modane, France.
Avigliana
Vijan-a (Piedmontese) | |
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| Città di Avigliana | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Avigliana | |
Avigliana Location of Avigliana in Italy Avigliana Avigliana (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°5′N 7°24′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Drubiaglio, Milanere, Mortera, Bertassi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andrea Archinà |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.22 km2 (8.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Population (31-12-2021) | |
| • Total | 12,350 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Aviglianese(i) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10051 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| ISTAT code | 001013 |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Saint day | June 24 |
| Website | Official website |
It is best known for two maar lakes, Lago Grande and Lago Piccolo. Also nearby is the massive Sacra di San Michele.
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