San Giorio di Susa explained

San Giorio di Susa
Official Name:Comune di San Giorio di Susa
Coordinates:45.1333°N 17°W
Region:Piedmont
Metropolitan City:Turin (TO)
Frazioni:Adrit, Airassa, Balma, Città, Garda, Grangia, Martinetti, Pognant, Viglietti
Mayor:Danilo Bar
Area Total Km2:19.6
Population Total:979
Population As Of:31 July 2018[1]
Population Demonym:Sangioriesi
Elevation M:420
Saint:Saint George
Day:April 23
Postal Code:10050
Area Code:0122

San Giorio di Susa (San Gieuri, San Gœri, French: Saint-Joire) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 km west of Turin.

San Giorio di Susa borders the following municipalities: Bruzolo, Chianocco, Bussoleno, San Didero, Villar Focchiardo, Coazze, Roure.

The castle of San Giorio di Susa was visited by King Edward I of England in 1273 on his way back from crusade. The distinctive three pinnacled merlons of the crenellations were later copied at Conwy Castle in Wales.

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