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Castelmagno

Castelmagno
Comune
Comune di Castelmagno
Castelmagno: at right the Santuario di San Magno (Saint Magnus's sanctuary), on background at center the Reina peak and at his feet the Grana valley
Castelmagno: at right the Santuario di San Magno (Saint Magnus's sanctuary), on background at center the Reina peak and at his feet the Grana valley
Coat of arms of Castelmagno
Coat of arms
Castelmagno is located in Italy
Castelmagno
Castelmagno
Location of Castelmagno in Italy
Coordinates: 44°25′N 7°13′E / 44.417°N 7.217°E / 44.417; 7.217Coordinates: 44°25′N 7°13′E / 44.417°N 7.217°E / 44.417; 7.217
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Cuneo (CN)
Frazioni Campomolino, Chiappi, Chiotti, Colletto, Einaudi, Nerone
Government
 • Mayor Maurizio Giaminardi
Area
 • Total 48.8 km2 (18.8 sq mi)
Elevation 1,150 m (3,770 ft)
Population (31 August 2007)
 • Total 95
 • Density 1.9/km2 (5.0/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castelmagnesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 12020
Dialing code 0171
Patron saint St. Magnus
Saint day August 19
Website Official website

Castelmagno is a small comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Cuneo.

The population of the municipality of Castelmagno is divided between the frazioni (hamlets) of Einaudi, Campomolino, Colletto, Nerone, Chiotti and Chiappi; "Castelmagno" is the name of the municipal entity, not corresponding to any hamlet. The main attraction is the sanctuary of San Magno, at an elevation of 1,761 metres (5,778 ft) above sea level.

Castelmagno borders the following municipalities: Celle di Macra, Demonte, Dronero, Marmora, Monterosso Grana, Pradleves, and San Damiano Macra.

Castelmagno is twinned with:


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