Rorà
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| Rorà | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Rorà | |
 Rorà
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| Coordinates: 44°48′N 7°12′E / 44.8°N 7.2°ECoordinates: 44°48′N 7°12′E / 44.8°N 7.2°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Ruà |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.3 km2 (4.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 967 m (3,173 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Rorenghi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 10060 |
| Dialing code | 0121 |
Rorà is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 km southwest of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 266 and an area of 12.3 km².[1]
The municipality of Rorà contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Ruà.
Rorà borders the following municipalities: Villar Pellice, Torre Pellice, Luserna San Giovanni, and Bagnolo Piemonte.
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] Historical significance
In the 14th century, this relatively autonomic community defended against invading Catholic forces under the control of an evil Cardinal warlord. James Byron Huggins's 2001 historical novel Rora [2] describes this event. The villagers are led by the heroic Joshua Gianavel to a bitter victory.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ ISBN 1932458514
- ^ Book of Martyrs
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