Bricherasio (French: Briqueras) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Turin.

Bricherasio
Comune di Bricherasio
Town hall.
Town hall.
Coat of arms of Bricherasio
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Bricherasio is located in Italy
Bricherasio
Bricherasio
Location of Bricherasio in Italy
Bricherasio is located in Piedmont
Bricherasio
Bricherasio
Bricherasio (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°50′N 7°18′E / 44.833°N 7.300°E / 44.833; 7.300
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniSan Michele, Cappella Merli, Cappella Moreri, Sopravilla, Rivà
Government
 • MayorSimone Ballari
Area
 • Total22.76 km2 (8.79 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (30 August 2021)[2]
 • Total4,600
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
DemonymBricherasiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10060
Dialing code0121
Patron saintAssumption of Mary
Saint day15 August
Websitewww.comune.bricherasio.to.it

Bricherasio borders the following municipalities: Angrogna, San Secondo di Pinerolo, Prarostino, Osasco, Garzigliana, Luserna San Giovanni, Cavour, Campiglione-Fenile, and Bibiana. Economy is based on wine and fruit production (apple, kiwi, mushrooms).

Twin towns

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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