Noasca Explained

Noasca
Official Name:Comune di Noasca
Coordinates:45.45°N 26°W
Region:Piedmont
Metropolitan City:Turin (TO)
Frazioni:Gera, Gere Eredi, Balmarossa, Jerner, Jamoinin, Pianchette, Borno
Mayor:Domenico Aimonino
Area Total Km2:77.7
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:106
Population As Of:April 2024
Population Demonym:Noaschini
Elevation M:1065
Postal Code:10080
Area Code:0124

Noasca is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50km (30miles) northwest of Turin, in the Orco Valley.

Noasca borders the following municipalities: Cogne, Valsavarenche, Locana, Ceresole Reale, Groscavallo, and Chialamberto. It is part of the Gran Paradiso National Park. The main peak in the area is the Roc at 4026m (13,209feet).

The town has become famous for the Cingino Dam, which attracts goats that climb the steep dam to lick on the salty bricks.[2]

In early July 2024, Noasca was hit by torrential rains and flooding, which was described by media as a “water bomb”.[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Goats of the Cingino Dam.
  3. News: Water bomb in Italy village and extensive flooding in Switzerland. msn.com. 2 July 2024. 2 July 2024.