Vicoforte
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| Vicoforte | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Vicoforte | |
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| Coordinates: 44°22′N 7°51′E / 44.367°N 7.850°ECoordinates: 44°22′N 7°51′E / 44.367°N 7.850°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Cuneo (CN) |
| Frazioni | Fiamenga, Moline, San Grato, Santuario, Vico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,179 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vicesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 12080 |
| Dialing code | 0174 |
| Patron saint | Saint Theobald |
| Saint day | 1 June |
| Website | Official website |
Vicoforte is a comune in the Province of Cuneo in Italy. It is located in Val Corsaglia 547 m above sea level, 32 km east of Cuneo and 6 km from Mondovì.
It is known mainly for the Santuario di Vicoforte, built between 1596 and 1733 to honour the Virgin Mary.
