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Strona

Strona
Comune
Comune di Strona
Strona is located in Italy
Strona
Strona
Location of Strona in Italy
Coordinates: 45°35′N 8°13′E / 45.583°N 8.217°E / 45.583; 8.217Coordinates: 45°35′N 8°13′E / 45.583°N 8.217°E / 45.583; 8.217
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Biella (BI)
Area
 • Total 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 1,217
 • Density 320/km2 (830/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13066
Dialing code 0

Strona 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 12 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Biella. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,217 and an area of 3.8 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi).

Strona borders the following municipalities: Casapinta, Cossato, Crosa, Mezzana Mortigliengo, Trivero, Valle Mosso, Valle San Nicolao.

The name Strona should come from storn or strom, celtic roots for flowing waters or river.


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