Bricherasio

Bricherasio (French: Briqueras) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Turin.

Bricherasio
Comune di Bricherasio
Town hall.
Location of Bricherasio
Bricherasio
Location of Bricherasio in Italy
Bricherasio
Bricherasio (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°50′N 7°18′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniSan Michele, Cappella Merli, Cappella Moreri, Sopravilla, Rivà
Government
  MayorSimone Ballari
Area
  Total22.76 km2 (8.79 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (30 August 2021)
  Total4,600
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
DemonymBricherasiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10060
Dialing code0121
Patron saintAssumption of Mary
Saint day15 August
Websitewww.comune.bricherasio.to.it

Bricherasio borders the following municipalities: Angrogna, San Secondo di Pinerolo, Prarostino, Osasco, Garzigliana, Luserna San Giovanni, Cavour, Campiglione-Fenile, and Bibiana. Economy is based on wine and fruit production (apple, kiwi, mushrooms).

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