Valmala, Piedmont Explained

Valmala
Coordinates:44.55°N 28°W
Province: (CN)
Comune:Busca
Population Total:61
Population As Of:Dec. 2004
Postal Code:12020
Area Code:0175

Valmala was a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60km (40miles) southwest of Turin and about 25km (16miles) northwest of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 61 and an area of 11km2.[1]

History

Valmala was an autonomous comune up to the end of 2018; on January the 1st 2019 it was united to the neighbouring comune of Busca, thus enforcing the results of a referendum held in the summer of 2018.[2]

As a self-standing comune Valmala bordered the following municipalities: Brossasco, Busca, Melle, Roccabruna, Rossana, Venasca, and Villar San Costanzo.

Demographic evolution

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References

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Busca e Valmala dicono sì alla fusione dei due Comuni; La Stampa, 25 June 2018, see www.lastampa.it