Calosso

Calosso is a rural comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Asti in the hilly area between the Tanaro and Belbo and on the borders between Monferrato and Langa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,298 and an area of 15.7 square kilometres (6.1 sq mi).

Calosso
Comune di Calosso
Location of Calosso
Calosso
Location of Calosso in Italy
Calosso
Calosso (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°44′N 8°14′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Asti (AT)
Frazionifrazione Castagna, frazione Piana del Salto, frazione Mosiano, regione Rodotiglia, regione San Bovo, regione Soria
Government
  MayorFrancesca Dalcielo (elected 2004-06-13>
Area
  Total15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Elevation
399 m (1,309 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total1,298
  Density83/km2 (210/sq mi)
DemonymCalossesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14052
Dialing code0141
Patron saintBeato Alessandro Sauli
Saint day11 October
WebsiteOfficial website

The comune borders the following municipalities: Agliano Terme, Canelli, Castiglione Tinella, Costigliole d'Asti, Moasca, and Santo Stefano Belbo.

The village itself, together with its castle, stands on a hill surrounded by the vineyards which represent its principal economic activity.

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