Polonghera

Polonghera
Country	Italy
region	Piedmont
province	Cuneo  (CN)
Coordinates	44 ° 48 '  N , 7 ° 36'  E Coordinates: 44 ° 48 '0 "  N , 7 ° 36' 0"  E
height	245  m slm
surface	10 km²
Residents	1,108 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density	111 inhabitants / km²
Post Code	12030
prefix	011
ISTAT number	004171
Popular name	Polongheresi
Website	Polonghera

Polonghera is an Italian commune with 1108 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019) in the province of Cuneo (CN), Piedmont region .

The neighboring communities are Casalgrasso , Faule , Moretta , Murello , Pancalieri ( TO ) and Racconigi .

geography

The place is at an altitude of 245 m above sea level. The municipality covers an area of ​​10 km².

history

The place originated in the High Middle Ages as a depository for salt, which was imported from Nice and transported from here along the Po to Turin . Over the centuries, Polonghera was ruled by various noble families until it fell into the hands of Ludovica Costa di Chieri in 1409 . The town's castle, which he built, was badly damaged by French troops on the way to Carmagnola in the 17th century .

Population development

Web links

• Community website

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.