Sostegno Explained

Sostegno
Official Name:Comune di Sostegno
Coordinates:45.65°N 24°W
Region:Piedmont
Province:Biella (BI)
Frazioni:Casa del Bosco, Asei
Mayor:Giuseppe Framorando
Area Total Km2:18.1
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:761
Population As Of:31 December 2010
Population Demonym:Sostegnèsi
Elevation M:378
Postal Code:13868
Area Code:015

Sostegno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80km (50miles) northeast of Turin and about 20km (10miles) northeast of Biella.

Sostegno borders the following municipalities: Crevacuore, Curino, Lozzolo, Roasio, Serravalle Sesia, Villa del Bosco. Economy is based on the production of apples and wine.

References

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