Vezza d'Alba

Vezza d'Alba is a comune in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is in the province of Cuneo, and is 65km north east of the town of Cuneo.

Vezza d'Alba
Comune di Vezza d'Alba
Coat of arms
Location of Vezza d'Alba
Vezza d'Alba
Location of Vezza d'Alba in Italy
Vezza d'Alba
Vezza d'Alba (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°46′N 08°00′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceCuneo (CN)
FrazioniBorbore, Borgonuovo, Socco, Madernassa, Riassolo
Area
  Total14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total2,261
  Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Vezzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
12040
Dialing code0173
Patron saintSaint Martin
Saint dayNovember 11

Vezza was first recorded in the 10th century, as a territory of the Diocese of Asti and later passed to the Roero family who built the castle at Guarene.[3]

Twin towns — sister cities

Vezza d'Alba is twinned with:

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ISTAT
  3. "Storia". Commune di Vezza d'Alba.



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