Massazza

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Massazza
—  Comune  —
Comune di Massazza
Castle of Massazza.

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Massazza is located in Italy
Massazza
Location of Massazza in Italy
Coordinates: 45°33′N 8°7′E / 45.55°N 8.117°E / 45.55; 8.117
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Biella (BI)
Government
 - Mayor Paolo Turati
Area
 - Total 11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population (30 September 2010[1])
 - Total 558
 - Density 47.7/km2 (123.5/sq mi)
Demonym 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 km northeast of Turin and about 4 km 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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