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Sagliano Micca

Sagliano Micca
Comune
Comune di Sagliano Micca
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Coat of arms of Sagliano Micca
Coat of arms
Sagliano Micca is located in Italy
Sagliano Micca
Sagliano Micca
Location of Sagliano Micca in Italy
Coordinates: 45°37′N 8°3′E / 45.617°N 8.050°E / 45.617; 8.050
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Biella (BI)
Frazioni Casale, Passobreve, Oneglie, Falletti, Code Inferiore, Code Superiore
Government
 • Mayor Patrick Forgnone
Area
 • Total 14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation 589 m (1,932 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)
 • Total 1,679
 • Density 110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Saglianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13065
Dialing code 015

Sagliano Micca is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) north of Biella.

Sagliano Micca borders the following municipalities: Andorno Micca, Biella, Fontainemore, Gaby, Issime, Miagliano, Piedicavallo, Pralungo, Quittengo, Rosazza, San Paolo Cervo, Tavigliano, Tollegno, Veglio.

Once known only as Sagliano, the city changed name to honour its most famous citizen, Pietro Micca, a hero of the siege of Turin in 1706.

Sagliano Micca is the home of Cappellificio Cervo, distinguished makers of fedora hats.

Sagliano Micca is twinned with:



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