Castellania, Piedmont
| Castellania | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Castellania | |
  Castellania Location of Castellania in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 44°47′N 8°55′E / 44.783°N 8.917°ECoordinates: 44°47′N 8°55′E / 44.783°N 8.917°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Alessandria (AL) |
| Frazioni | Mossabella, Sant'Alosio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.7 km2 (3.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Castellanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 15052 |
| Dialing code | 0131 |
Castellania is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Alessandria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 99 and an area of 7.7 square kilometres (3.0 sq mi).[1]
The municipality of Castellania contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Mossabella and Sant'Alosio.
Castellania borders the following municipalities: Avolasca, Carezzano, Costa Vescovato, Garbagna, Sant'Agata Fossili, and Sardigliano.
Notable Castellanesi
Castellania is known as the birthplace of two famous racing cyclists: Angelo Fausto Coppi (1919–1960) and his brother Serse Coppi (1923–1951).
Demographic evolution
