Sostegno

Sostegno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Biella.

Sostegno
Comune di Sostegno
Coat of arms
Location of Sostegno
Sostegno
Location of Sostegno in Italy
Sostegno
Sostegno (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°39′N 8°16′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceBiella (BI)
FrazioniCasa del Bosco, Asei
Government
  MayorDanila Vigna
Area
  Total18.1 km2 (7.0 sq mi)
Elevation
378 m (1,240 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total761
  Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sostegnèsi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13868
Dialing code015

Sostegno borders the following municipalities: Crevacuore, Curino, Lozzolo, Roasio, Serravalle Sesia, Villa del Bosco. Economy is based on the production of apples and wine.

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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