Cocconato

Cocconato
Comune
Comune di Cocconato

Coat of arms
Cocconato

Location of Cocconato in Italy

Coordinates: 45°5′N 8°2′E / 45.083°N 8.033°E / 45.083; 8.033
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Asti (AT)
Government
  Mayor Monica Marello
Area
  Total 16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi)
Elevation 491 m (1,611 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 1,609
  Density 96/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cocconatesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 14023
Dialing code 0141

Cocconato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti.

Cocconato borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Brozolo, Montiglio Monferrato, Moransengo, Passerano Marmorito, Piovà Massaia, Robella, and Tonengo. It is located on a hill in the Montferrat traditional region, its economy being based on gastronomy (milk, cheese including the robiola of Cocconato) and agriculture.

References

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


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