Viverone
| Viverone | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Viverone | |
  Viverone Location of Viverone in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°25′N 8°4′E / 45.417°N 8.067°ECoordinates: 45°25′N 8°4′E / 45.417°N 8.067°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Biella (BI) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.4 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,434 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Viveronesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 13886 |
| Dialing code | 0161 |
Viverone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Biella. It is on the shore of Lago di Viverone. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,434 and an area of 12.4 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi).[1]
Viverone borders the following municipalities: Alice Castello, Azeglio, Borgo d'Ale, Piverone, Roppolo, Zimone.
Demographic evolution
World heritage site
It is home to one or more prehistoric pile-dwelling (or stilt house) settlements that are part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2]
Twin towns — Sister cities
Viverone is twinned with:
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Povljana, Croatia
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ UNESCO World Heritage Site - Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps
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