San Benigno Canavese

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San Benigno Canavese
Comune
Comune di San Benigno Canavese

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The Ricetto gate.
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San Benigno Canavese
Location of San Benigno Canavese in Italy
Coordinates: 45°13′26″N7°46′57″E / 45.22389°N 7.78250°E / 45.22389; 7.78250 Coordinates: 45°13′26″N7°46′57″E / 45.22389°N 7.78250°E / 45.22389; 7.78250
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Frazioni Cascina Mure, Cascina Bruciata
Government
  Mayor Maura Geminiani
Area
  Total 22.2 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
Elevation 194 m (636 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004) [1]
  Total 5,307
  Density 240/km2 (620/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sambenignesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code10080
Dialing code 011
Patron saint San Tiburzio
Saint day July 14
Website Official website

San Benigno Canavese (Piedmontese: San Balègn) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 km northeast of Turin, whose territory is bordered by the Malone and Orco rivers.

Piedmontese language Romance language spoken mainly in Italy

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References

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