Andezeno

Andezeno
Comune
Comune di Andezeno

Coat of arms
Andezeno

Location of Andezeno in Italy

Coordinates: 45°2′N 7°52′E / 45.033°N 7.867°E / 45.033; 7.867
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Government
  Mayor Franco Gai
Area
  Total 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Elevation 306 m (1,004 ft)
Population (31 December 2014[1])
  Total 2,033
  Density 270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Andezenesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10020
Dialing code 011
Patron saint Saint George
Italian: San Giorgio
Saint day April 23 (Saint George's Day)
Website www.comune.andezeno.to.it

Andezeno is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Turin.

Andezeno borders the following municipalities: Marentino, Montaldo Torinese, Chieri, and Arignano.

Etymology

According to Italian philologist and linguist Dante Olivieri, the name Andezeno originates from the Gallo-Latin word Andicus, which is said to be derived from the names of two villages, Andico and Andicello.

Economy

Andezeno was predominantly an agricultural community until the 1960s when the area surrounding the city of Turin underwent major industrialisation. Today, it mostly home to small businesses and enterprises.

Notable Natives

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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