Romagnano Sesia is a town and comune (municipality) of about 4,000 inhabitants in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Novara.
Romagnano Sesia | |
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| Comune di Romagnano Sesia | |
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Location of Romagnano Sesia  | |
  Romagnano Sesia Location of Romagnano Sesia in Italy  Romagnano Sesia Romagnano Sesia (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°38′N 8°23′E / 45.633°N 8.383°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Novara (NO) |
| Frazioni | Mauletta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alessandro Carini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.98 km2 (6.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Population (2007)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,045 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Romagnanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 28078 |
| Dialing code | 0163 |
| Patron saint | St. Silvanus |
| Website | Official website |
Romagnano Sesia borders the following municipalities: Cavallirio, Fontaneto d'Agogna, Gattinara, Ghemme, Prato Sesia, and Serravalle Sesia. Sights include the so-called "Cantina dei Santi" (Saints' cellar), which is a room which is the only remaining evidence of the ancient, powerful Benedictine monastery of S. Silano. The Cantina is completely painted with frescos dating back to the 15th century (Biblical story of David and King Saul).
References edit
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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