Massazza Explained

Massazza
Official Name:Comune di Massazza
Coordinates:45.55°N 15°W
Region:Piedmont
Province:Biella (BI)
Mayor:Paolo Turati
Area Total Km2:11.7
Population Total:558
Population As Of:30 September 2010[1]
Population Demonym:Massazzesi
Postal Code:13030
Area Code:0161

Massazza is a small comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60km (40miles) northeast of Turin, Italy and about 4km (02miles) southeast of Biella, Italy.

Massazza borders the following municipalities: Benna, Cossato, Mottalciata, Salussola, Verrone, Villanova Biellese. It is home to a castle, built on a spur above the Biellese Baraggia natural area. The edifice was mentioned for the first time in 1239.

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