Locana
Locana | |
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| Comune di Locana | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Locana  | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Rosone, Boschietto, Bosco, Fornolosa, Gavie, Gurgo, Montigli, Nusiglie, Praie, Serlone |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giovanni Bruno Mattiet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 132.8 km2 (51.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 613 m (2,011 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,642 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Locanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 10080 |
| Dialing code | 0124 |
Locana is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Turin in the Orco Valley.
Locana borders the following municipalities: Cogne, Ronco Canavese, Noasca, Ribordone, Sparone, Chialamberto, Cantoira, Corio, Monastero di Lanzo and Coassolo Torinese. The comune is part of the Gran Paradiso National Park, housing a series of small alpine lakes and glaciers; peaks in the area include the Torre del Gran San Pietro (3,692 m). The Lake of Ceresole is also located nearby.
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.
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