Sagliano Micca

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
Comune di Sagliano Micca
Coat of arms
Location of Sagliano Micca
Sagliano Micca
Location of Sagliano Micca in Italy
Sagliano Micca
Sagliano Micca (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°37′N 8°3′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Biella (BI)
FrazioniCasale, Passobreve, Oneglie, Falletti, Code Inferiore, Code Superiore
Government
  MayorPatrick Forgnone
Area
  Total14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation
589 m (1,932 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total1,679
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Saglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13065
Dialing code015

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.

Twin towns – sister cities

Sagliano Micca is twinned with:

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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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