Cocconato
Cocconato | |
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| Comune di Cocconato | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Cocconato  | |
  Cocconato Location of Cocconato in Italy  Cocconato Cocconato (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°5′N 8°2′E / 45.083°N 8.033°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Asti (AT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Monica Marello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 491 m (1,611 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,609 |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cocconatesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 14023 |
| Dialing code | 0141 |
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 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
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Piemonte" (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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