Chivasso
Chivasso (pronounced [kiˈvasso]; Piedmontese: Civass) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Turin. Chivasso has a population of about 27,000. It is situated on the left bank of the Po river, near the influx of the Orco river.
Chivasso
Civass | |
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| Città di Chivasso | |
Chivasso Cathedral | |
Location of Chivasso | |
Chivasso Location of Chivasso in Italy Chivasso Chivasso (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°11′N 7°53′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Montegiove, Betlemme, Torassi, Castelrosso, Pogliani, Borghetto, Mosche, Mandria, Boschetto, Pratoregio |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Claudio Castello (Lista Civica) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.31 km2 (19.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2014) | |
| • Total | 26,795 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Chivassesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10034 |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Patron saint | Beato Angelo Carletti di Chivasso |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality of Chivasso contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Montegiove, Betlemme, Torassi, Castelrosso, Pogliani, Borghetto, Mosche, Mandria, Boschetto, and Pratoregio.
Chivasso borders the following municipalities: Mazzè, Caluso, San Benigno Canavese, Montanaro, Rondissone, Verolengo, Volpiano, Brandizzo, San Sebastiano da Po, Castagneto Po, San Raffaele Cimena.
The name probably has a Roman origin (Clavasium, which is used nowadays by local companies).