Crosa is a frazione of the comune of Lessona, in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Biella. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 332 and an area of 1.0 square kilometre (0.39 sq mi).[1] From 1 January 2016 Crosa was absorbed by the neighbouring municipality of Lessona.

Crosa
Crosa is located in Italy
Crosa
Crosa
Location of Crosa in Italy
Coordinates: 45°35′N 8°13′E / 45.583°N 8.217°E / 45.583; 8.217
Country Italy
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Biella (BI)
ComuneLessona
Area
 • Total1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
 • Total332
 • Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13853
Dialing code015

As an autonomous comune Crosa bordered the following municipalities: Casapinta, Cossato, Lessona, Strona.

Demographic evolution edit

References edit

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.