Vicoforte | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Vicoforte | ||
The Sanctuary Basilica of Vicoforte.
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Location of Vicoforte in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 44°22′N 7°51′E / 44.367°N 7.850°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Piedmont | |
Province / Metropolitan city | Cuneo (CN) | |
Frazioni | Fiamenga, Moline, San Grato, Santuario, Vico | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Gian Pietro Grasco | |
Area | ||
• Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) | |
Population (31 December 2010) | ||
• Total | 3,266 | |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Vicesi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 12080 | |
Dialing code | 0174 | |
Patron saint | Saint Theobald | |
Saint day | 1 June | |
Website | Official website |
Vicoforte is a comune in the Province of Cuneo in Italy. It is located in Val Corsaglia at 547 metres (1,795 ft) above sea level, 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Cuneo and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Mondovì.
It is known mainly for the Santuario di Vicoforte, built between 1596 and 1733 to honour the Virgin Mary.