Albano Vercellese Explained

Albano Vercellese
Official Name:Comune di Albano Vercellese
Coordinates:45.4333°N 31°W
Region:Piedmont
Province:Vercelli (VC)
Mayor:Massimiliano Barattini
Area Total Km2:13.78
Population Total:330
Population As Of:Dec. 2004[1]
Population Demonym:Albanesi
Elevation M:151
Postal Code:13030
Area Code:0161

Albano Vercellese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70km (40miles) northeast of Turin and about 13km (08miles) north of Vercelli.

Despite the Roman toponym, Albano is documented only from the 10th century. In 1335 it became a fief of the Visconti of Milan. It became part of the Duchy of Savoy in 1407.

Albano Vercellese borders the following municipalities: Collobiano, Greggio, Oldenico, San Nazzaro Sesia, and Villarboit. It is home to a castle which has maintained parts from the 14th century. The apse of the Oratory of the Holy Trinity has 15th-century frescoes.

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  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.