Andezeno Explained

Andezeno
Official Name:Comune di Andezeno
Coordinates:45.0333°N 59°W
Region:Piedmont
Metropolitan City:Turin (TO)
Mayor:Franco Gai
Area Total Km2:7.49
Population Total:2006
Population As Of:1 January 2017[1]
Population Demonym:Andezenese(i)
Elevation M:306
Saint:Saint George
Italian: San Giorgio
Day:23 April (Saint George's Day)
Postal Code:10020
Area Code:011
Website:www.comune.andezeno.to.it

Andezeno (Piedmontese: Andzen) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 14km (09miles) southeast of Turin.

Andezeno borders the following municipalities: Marentino, Montaldo Torinese, Chieri, and Arignano.

Etymology

According to Italian philologist and linguist Dante Olivieri, the name Andezeno originates from the Gallo-Latin word Andicus, which is said to be derived from the names of two villages, Andico and Andicello.

Economy

Andezeno was predominantly an agricultural community until the 1960s when the area surrounding the city of Turin underwent major industrialisation. Today, it mostly home to small businesses and enterprises.

Notable natives

References

Notes and References

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