Cocconato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

Cocconato
Comune di Cocconato
Coat of arms of Cocconato
Location of Cocconato
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Cocconato is located in Italy
Cocconato
Cocconato
Location of Cocconato in Italy
Cocconato is located in Piedmont
Cocconato
Cocconato
Cocconato (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°5′N 8°2′E / 45.083°N 8.033°E / 45.083; 8.033
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceAsti (AT)
Government
 • MayorMonica Marello
Area
 • Total16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi)
Elevation
491 m (1,611 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
 • Total1,609
 • Density96/km2 (250/sq mi)
DemonymCocconatesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14023
Dialing code0141

Cocconato borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Brozolo, Montiglio Monferrato, Moransengo, Passerano Marmorito, Piovà Massaia, Robella, and Tonengo. It is located on a hill in the Montferrat traditional region, its economy being based on gastronomy (milk, cheese including the robiola of Cocconato) and agriculture.

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.
  3. ^ "Piemonte" (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2023.