Bricherasio | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Bricherasio | ||
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Location of Bricherasio in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 44°50′N 7°18′E / 44.833°N 7.300°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Piedmont | |
Province / Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) | |
Frazioni | San Michele, Cappella Merli, Cappella Moreri, Sopravilla, Rivà | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Ilario Merlo | |
Area | ||
• Total | 22.6 km2 (8.7 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) | |
Population (31 December 2012) | ||
• Total | 4,625 | |
• Density | 200/km2 (530/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Bricherasiesi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 10060 | |
Dialing code | 0121 | |
Patron saint | Assumption of Mary | |
Saint day | 15 August | |
Website | Official website |
Bricherasio is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Turin.
Bricherasio borders the following municipalities: Angrogna, San Secondo di Pinerolo, Prarostino, Osasco, Garzigliana, Luserna San Giovanni, Cavour, Campiglione-Fenile, and Bibiana. Economy is based on wine and fruit production (apple, kiwi, mushrooms).