Rimella

Rimella
Comune
Comune di Rimella
Rimella

Location of Rimella in Italy

Coordinates: 45°54′N 8°11′E / 45.900°N 8.183°E / 45.900; 8.183Coordinates: 45°54′N 8°11′E / 45.900°N 8.183°E / 45.900; 8.183
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Province of Vercelli (VC)
Area
  Total 29.0 km2 (11.2 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 129
  Density 4.4/km2 (12/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13020
Dialing code 0163

Rimella (Walser German: Remmalju, Piedmontese: Rimela) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Vercelli. The municipality has an area of 29.0 square kilometres (11.2 sq mi).

Rimella borders the following municipalities: Bannio Anzino, Calasca-Castiglione, Cravagliana, Fobello, and Valstrona.

Population

Founded in 1255 by Walser emigrants from Visperterminen in the now Swiss Valais, its population is traditionally German (more precise: Alemannic) speaking. From 1871 on, when Rimella had a population of 1327, the number of inhabitants has dramatically diminished. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 129.[1]

Demographic evolution

Literature

References

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