Chiomonte
Chiomonte | |
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| Comune di Chiomonte | |
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Location of Chiomonte  | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Frais, Ramat |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Silvano Ollivier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.7 km2 (10.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population (30 September 2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 931 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Chiomontini or Chiomontesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10050 |
| Dialing code | 0122 |
| Website | Official website |
Chiomonte is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Turin. The name of the town derives from the Latin Calcis Mons which refers to the calcium-rich soil of the area. Before the 8th century, Chiomonte was located on the south side of its present valley but, after a landslide, the town was moved to its present location.
Chiomonte borders the following municipalities: Giaglione, Exilles, Gravere, and Usseaux.
Sights include the 15th-century church of Santa Maria.
Chiomonte is known for its ice wine and is one of the few areas in Italy producing this type of wine.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.