Rivalta di Torino | |
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Comune di Rivalta di Torino | |
![]() The Chapel of San Vittore and Corona. | |
Coordinates: 45°2′N7°31′E / 45.033°N 7.517°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
Frazioni | Gerbole, Pasta, Tetti Francesi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nicola De Ruggiero (PD) |
Area | |
• Total | 25.3 km2 (9.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
Population (31 December 2010) [2] | |
• Total | 19,422 |
• Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Rivaltesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 10040 |
Dialing code | 011 |
Website | Official website |
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