Varallo (Piedmont)
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Country | Italy | |
region | Piedmont | |
province | Vercelli (VC) | |
Coordinates | 45 ° 49 ′ N , 8 ° 15 ′ E | |
height | 450 m slm | |
surface | 102 km² | |
Residents | 7,101 (Dec. 31, 2019) | |
Population density | 70 inhabitants / km² | |
Post Code | 13019 | |
prefix | 0163 | |
ISTAT number | 002156 | |
Popular name | Varallesi | |
Patron saint | San Gaudenzio | |
Website | Varallo | |
View of Varallo with the Sacro Monte in the background |
Varallo ( Piedmontese Varal ) is an Italian commune with 7,101 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019) in the province of Vercelli (VC), Piedmont region and is the holder of the Bandiera Arancione of the TCI . To distinguish the municipality from Varallo ( NO ), the place is also called Varallo Sesia because of its location on the Sesia River .
On January 1, 2018, the municipality of Sabbia was incorporated.
geography
The place is in the Valsesia at an altitude of 450 m above sea level. The municipality covers an area of 88 km² .
The municipality consists of the districts Crevola, Roccapietra, Morca, Balangera, Parone, Morondo, Varallo Sesia, Cortaccio, Erbareti , Grattera, Canepale, Massera, Molindelina and Salaro.
The neighboring communities are Borgosesia , Cellio con Breia , Cesara , Civiasco , Cravagliana , Madonna del Sasso , Nonio , Quarna Sotto , Quarona , Valstrona , Varallo Sesia and Vocca .
Culture and sights
The landmark of Varallo and at the same time a famous place of pilgrimage is the holy mountain Sacro Monte di Varallo (603 m), which is supposed to commemorate the holy places ( Bethlehem , Calvary , Nazareth etc.) of Palestine . It is a major tourist attraction and a major contributor to the local economy.
In July there is a regional fair, the Alpaà , in Varallo, where the companies and municipalities of Valsesia present themselves. In this context, a large fair is also held.
Community partnerships
- The , France
Individual evidence
- ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.
- ↑ Bandiera Arancione. In: Bandierearancioni.it. Retrieved May 14, 2018 (Italian).
- ^ Club Alpino Italiano: Guida Foglio 3. Val Mastellone . December 2002.