Caselette

Caselette is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.

Caselette
Comune di Caselette
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Location of Caselette
Caselette
Location of Caselette in Italy
Caselette
Caselette (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°06′N 7°28′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniGrange di Caselette, Grangiotto
Government
 • MayorPacifico Banchieri
Area
 • Total14.31 km2 (5.53 sq mi)
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2017)[2]
 • Total3,049
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Caselettese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10040
Dialing code011
Patron saintSt. George; St. Marius, Marta Audifax and Abacus
Saint dayApril 23; January 19
WebsiteOfficial website

It is located at the entrance of the Val di Susa, 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Turin, at the foot of Monte Musinè. It is home to the Castle of the Cays Count, which is currently owned by the Salesians. Rock carvings of uncertain origin and the remains of a Roman villa have been found in the vicinity, on Mount Musinè.

Twin towns

  • Ricse, Hungary, since 2004




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