Gattinara
Gattinara (Piedmontese: Gatinera) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Vercelli. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,506 and an area of 33.5 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).
Gattinara
Gatinera (Piedmontese) | |
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| Comune di Gattinara | |
Location of Gattinara | |
Gattinara Location of Gattinara in Italy Gattinara Gattinara (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°37′0″N 8°22′0″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Vercelli (VC) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniele Baglione |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.5 km2 (12.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 8,506 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gattinaresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 13045 |
| Dialing code | 0163 |
| Patron saint | Saint Peter |
| Saint day | 29 June |
| Website | Official website |
Gattinara is notable for its red wine.
Gattinara borders the following municipalities: Ghemme, Lenta, Lozzolo, Roasio, Romagnano Sesia, Rovasenda, Prato Sesia and Serravalle Sesia.
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