Verrone Explained

Verrone
Official Name:Comune di Verrone
Coordinates:45.5°N 15°W
Region:Piedmont
Province:Biella (BI)
Mayor:Cinzia Bossi
Area Total Km2:8.5
Population Total:1219
Population As Of:30 September 2009[1]
Population Demonym:Verronesi
Elevation M:277
Postal Code:13871
Area Code:015

Verrone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 60km (40miles) northeast of Turin and about 8km (05miles) southeast of Biella.

Verrone borders the following municipalities: Benna, Candelo, Cerrione, Gaglianico, Massazza, Salussola, Sandigliano. Sights include the medieval castle (a complex of structures once owned by the Vialardi Ghibelline family), and the parish church of St. Lawrence, built from the 6th to the 10th century.

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