Moncrivello

Moncrivello
Comune
Comune di Moncrivello

Moncrivello seen from the castle.

Coat of arms
Moncrivello

Location of Moncrivello in Italy

Coordinates: 45°19′N 7°59′E / 45.317°N 7.983°E / 45.317; 7.983Coordinates: 45°19′N 7°59′E / 45.317°N 7.983°E / 45.317; 7.983
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Vercelli (VC)
Government
  Mayor Massimo Pissinis
Area
  Total 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Elevation 206 m (676 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 1,444
  Density 71/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Moncrivellesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13040
Dialing code 0161
Website Official website

Moncrivello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 km west of Vercelli.

It is home to a medieval castle which was a residence of Yolande of Valois, duchess of Savoy and daughter of Charles VII of France, in the 15th century.

References

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


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