Candelo

Candelo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Turin and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) southeast of Biella.

Candelo
Comune di Candelo
Location of Candelo
Candelo
Location of Candelo in Italy
Candelo
Candelo (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°33′N 8°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceBiella (BI)
Government
  MayorGiovanni Chilà
Area
  Total15.1 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2010)
  Total8,060
  Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
DemonymCandelesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13878
Dialing code015
WebsiteOfficial website

Candelo borders the following municipalities: Benna, Biella, Cossato, Gaglianico, Valdengo, Verrone, Vigliano Biellese. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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