Castelnuovo Calcea

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Castelnuovo Calcea
—  Comune  —
Comune di Castelnuovo Calcea

Coat of arms
Castelnuovo Calcea is located in Italy
Castelnuovo Calcea
Location of Castelnuovo Calcea in Italy
Coordinates: 44°47′N 8°17′E / 44.783°N 8.283°E / 44.783; 8.283Coordinates: 44°47′N 8°17′E / 44.783°N 8.283°E / 44.783; 8.283
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Asti (AT)
Government
 • Mayor Roberto Guastello
Area
 • Total 8.0 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Elevation 246 m (807 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
 • Total 790
 • Density 98.8/km2 (255.8/sq mi)
Demonym Castelnuovesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 14040
Dialing code 0141
Patron saint St. Stephen
Saint day 26 December
Website Official website

Castelnuovo Calcea is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 km southeast of Turin and about 15 km southeast of Asti.

[edit] Main sights

  • Parish church, built in the late 17th century
  • Medieval castle, destroyed by Savoyard troops in 1634. Today only the entrance gate and a tower remain.

[edit] References

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



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