Graglia

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Graglia
—  Comune  —
Comune di Graglia
Panorama from Alpe Amburnero

Coat of arms
Graglia is located in Italy
Graglia
Location of Graglia in Italy
Coordinates: 45°33′N 7°59′E / 45.550°N 7.983°E / 45.550; 7.983Coordinates: 45°33′N 7°59′E / 45.550°N 7.983°E / 45.550; 7.983
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Biella (BI)
Government
 • Mayor Elena Rocchi
Area
 • Total 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Elevation 596 m (1,955 ft)
Population (28 February 2009)[1]
 • Total 1,630
 • Density Bad rounding here80/km2 (Bad rounding here210/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13050
Dialing code 015

Graglia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 km northeast of Turin and about 7 km southwest of Biella.

The communal territory include the Mombarone peak and the Lake Ingagna. It is home to the Sacro Monte di Graglia sanctuary.

References [edit]

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