Cocconato | |
Official Name: | Comune di Cocconato |
Coordinates: | 45.0833°N 10°W |
Region: | Piedmont |
Province: | Asti (AT) |
Mayor: | Monica Marello |
Area Total Km2: | 16.8 |
Population Footnotes: | [1] |
Population Total: | 1609 |
Population As Of: | 31 December 2010 |
Population Demonym: | Cocconatesi |
Elevation M: | 491 |
Postal Code: | 14023 |
Area Code: | 0141 |
Cocconato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25km (16miles) east of Turin and about 25km (16miles) northwest of Asti. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[2]
Cocconato borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Brozolo, Montiglio Monferrato, Moransengo, Passerano Marmorito, Piovà Massaia, Robella, and Tonengo. It is located on a hill in the Montferrat traditional region, its economy being based on gastronomy (milk, cheese including the robiola of Cocconato) and agriculture.