Castagnito

Castagnito is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of Turin and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Cuneo. It is part of the Roero historical region. Here was born Maria Teresa Merlo.

Castagnito
Comune di Castagnito
Location of Castagnito
Castagnito
Location of Castagnito in Italy
Castagnito
Castagnito (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°45′N 8°2′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceCuneo (CN)
Government
  MayorFelice Pietro Isnardi
Area
  Total7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2007)
  Total2,007
  Density280/km2 (730/sq mi)
DemonymCastagnitesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12050
Dialing code0173
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint day24 June
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