Arignano (Piedmontese: Argnan) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Turin.

Arignano
Comune di Arignano
Coat of arms of Arignano
Location of Arignano
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Arignano is located in Italy
Arignano
Arignano
Location of Arignano in Italy
Arignano is located in Piedmont
Arignano
Arignano
Arignano (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°3′N 7°54′E / 45.050°N 7.900°E / 45.050; 7.900
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniMoano, Oriassolo, Tetti Chiaffredo, Tetti Gianchino
Government
 • MayorDomenica Barisano
Area
 • Total8.17 km2 (3.15 sq mi)
Elevation
321 m (1,053 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2017)[2]
 • Total1,067
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
DemonymArignanese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10020
Dialing code011
Patron saintRemigius of Reims
Saint dayThird Sunday in September
WebsiteOfficial website

It is home to two castles, the Rocca (or Castello Superiore, known from 1047, and enlarged in the 15th century after its sack by Facino Cane's troops) and the Castello Inferiore (15th century).

Lake Arignano is located in the comune.

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.