Fobello

Fobello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Vercelli.

Fobello
Comune di Fobello
Location of Fobello
Fobello
Location of Fobello in Italy
Fobello
Fobello (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°53′N 8°10′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceVercelli (VC)
Government
  MayorGianluigi Locatelli
Area
  Total28.14 km2 (10.86 sq mi)
Elevation
880 m (2,890 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
  Total194
  Density6.9/km2 (18/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Fobellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13025
Dialing code0163
WebsiteOfficial website

Fobello borders the following municipalities: Alto Sermenza, Bannio Anzino, Carcoforo, Cervatto, Cravagliana, Rimella, and Rossa.

The automotive engineers Vincenzo Lancia (1881–1937) and his son Gianni Lancia (1924–2014) were from Fobello.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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