Massazza

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Massazza
Comune
Comune di Massazza
Castle of Massazza.
Castle of Massazza.
Massazza is located in Italy
Massazza
Massazza
Location of Massazza in Italy
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Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Biella (BI)
Government
 • Mayor Paolo Turati
Area
 • Total 11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population (30 September 2010[1])
 • Total 558
 • Density 48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Massazzesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13030
Dialing code 0161
Website Official website

Massazza is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Turin and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) southeast of Biella.

Massazza borders the following municipalities: Benna, Cossato, Mottalciata, Salussola, Verrone, Villanova Biellese. It is home to a castle, built on a spur above the Biellese Baraggia natural area. The edifice was mentioned for the first time in 1239.

References

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


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