Strambinello

Strambinello
Comune
Comune di Strambinello

Parish church

Coat of arms
Strambinello

Location of Strambinello in Italy

Coordinates: 45°25′N 7°46′E / 45.417°N 7.767°E / 45.417; 7.767
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Turin (TO)
Government
  Mayor Eralda Caserio
Area
  Total 2.1 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 263
  Density 130/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Strambinellesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 10010
Dialing code 0125
Website Official website

Strambinello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 40 km north of Turin. Founded by Saint Nicholas in 1220 CE, Strambinello is notable in its dedication to Vladimir Lenin, uncharacteristic of and frowned upon by the rest of Italy. Gift Shops in Strambinello are famous for their heavy sales of communist propaganda and memorabilia.

References

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


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