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Centallo | |
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Comune di Centallo | |
Coordinates: 44°30′N7°35′E / 44.500°N 7.583°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Province | Cuneo (CN) |
Frazioni | San Biagio, Roata Chiusani |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Chiavassa |
Area | |
• Total | 42.49 km2 (16.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 424 m (1,391 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017) [2] | |
• Total | 6,988 |
• Density | 160/km2 (430/sq mi) |
Demonym | Centallesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 12044 |
Dialing code | 0171 |
Centallo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Turin and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Cuneo.
The municipality of Centallo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Biagio and Roata Chiusani.
Centallo borders the following municipalities: Castelletto Stura, Cuneo, Fossano, Montanera, Tarantasca, and Villafalletto.
The territory of Centallo covers an area of 44 km2 and borders the municipalities of Cuneo, Villafalletto, Fossano, Montanera, Castelletto Stura, and Tarantasca. It is located at an elevation of 424 meters above sea level, and the terrain is predominantly flat. To the west of the town, the Grana River flows, while to the east along the border, the Stura di Demonte River flows.
Centallo occupies a strategic position with ancient Roman origins and was contested by Cuneo, Saluzzo, and the House of Savoy. During the Lombard period, the territory was under the influence of the Abbey of San Dalmazzo di Pedona. It is first mentioned in a donation from the mid-11th century. The town has a history of being a sought-after fiefdom, even attracting the second son of the King of England. Eventually, the Bolleri family, loyal to the King of France, established themselves in Centallo and survived until the extinction of their lineage. In the 16th century, as conflicts intensified in the northern Italian territory between the French and the Spanish, Centallo began to emerge as a strategically important center. The sieges brought poetic glory, with Torquato Tasso, the author of "Jerusalem Delivered," recounting the "liberation" of Centallo by Spanish forces coming to the aid of besieged Cuneo and Fossano against the French. The part of the castle that resisted the siege was finally destroyed in 1589. From this period onward, Centallo became known as a significant agricultural center.
The coat of arms of the municipality of Centallo was officially recognized by decree of the Head of Government on June 19, 1931. [3]
"Red, with a blue belt charged with three heraldic golden roses, studded with the same and placed in a band."
The belt is a play on words related to the toponym and is derived from the coat of arms of the family that once ruled the town, known as Da Centallo (Red, with a blue belt edged and adorned in gold, placed in a bar). [4]
The gonfalon, granted by D.C.G. on August 4, 1933, [3] is a purple cloth
Bronze Medal for Civil Merit - ribbon for regular uniform
Bronze Medal for Civil Merit
"With generous and spontaneous altruistic fervor, the entire population came to the aid of the girls residing in the local orphanage, which had been destroyed by a bombing with high-explosive devices dropped by an allied aircraft. In an extraordinary display of solidarity, numerous volunteers tirelessly dug with their bare hands through the rubble to extract the victims and the severely injured survivors, carrying them on foot to the local hospital, despite the threat of air raid alarms and curfew. A clear example of unconditional love for others and elevated civic virtues. December 29, 1944 – Centallo (CN)"
— October 19, 2017
Museum and Birthplace of Cardinal Michele Pellegrino, located in the Roata Chiusani hamlet.
According to Istat data as of December 31, 2017, foreign citizens residing in Centallo numbered 798, distributed by nationality, listing the most significant presences:
Centallo is home to the following schools:
The economy is driven by agriculture, pig farming, fish farms made possible by the presence of canals, feed mills, slaughterhouses, furniture, and other industries in the area. The production of musical instruments, such as organs, both modern and antique, is highly renowned.
The typical cultivation in Centallo is Cuneo Beans.
The municipality was awarded the "Green Ears" prize by FEE Italy for 2021.
The municipality is crossed by the regional road 20 del Colle di Tenda and the state road 231 di Santa Vittoria. The main town is located 8 km from the Cuneo Centro exit of the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway.
Centallo is served by the Torino-Cuneo and Fossano-Cuneo-Limone railway lines.
Line 8 (Conurbation of Cuneo) - route: Cuneo Cap. Stazione FS - P. Torino - Madonna dell'Olmo - via Torino - Centallo Cap.
This way, the municipality is connected to the city of Cuneo, allowing citizens access to other public transportation options, both urban and suburban, and to the Cuneo railway station. Additionally, during the school term, there is a bus service connecting to the Hotel Management Institute in Dronero (line 188).
Centallo is located 5 kilometers from the Cuneo-Levaldigi International Airport.
The main football team in the city is Giovanile Centallo, established in 2006 (succeeding the former A.S. Centallo) and competing in regional amateur leagues.
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