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Chiuro

Chiuro
Comune
Comune di Chiuro
Chiuro is located in Italy
Chiuro
Chiuro
Location of Chiuro in Italy
Coordinates: 46°10′N 9°59′E / 46.167°N 9.983°E / 46.167; 9.983Coordinates: 46°10′N 9°59′E / 46.167°N 9.983°E / 46.167; 9.983
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Sondrio (SO)
Frazioni Castionetto, Casacce
Area
 • Total 51.8 km2 (20.0 sq mi)
Elevation 390 m (1,280 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 2,499
 • Density 48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Chiuraschi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 23030
Dialing code 0342
Website Official website

Chiuro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Milan and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,499 and an area of 51.8 square kilometres (20.0 sq mi).

The municipality of Chiuro contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Castionetto and Casacce.

Chiuro borders the following municipalities: Brusio (Switzerland), Castello dell'Acqua, Lanzada, Montagna in Valtellina, Ponte in Valtellina, Poschiavo (Switzerland), Teglio.


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