Ronco Canavese

Ronco Canavese
—  Comune  —
Comune di Ronco Canavese
Ronco Canavese Location of Ronco Canavese in Italy
Coordinates: 45°30′N 7°33′E / 45.5°N 7.55°E / 45.5; 7.55Coordinates: 45°30′N 7°33′E / 45.5°N 7.55°E / 45.5; 7.55
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Province of Turin (TO)
Area
• Total	96.7 km2 (37.3 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
• Total	353
• Density	3.7/km2 (9.5/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	10080
Dialing code	0124

Ronco Canavese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 km north of Turin. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 353 and an area of 96.7 km².^[1]

Ronco Canavese borders the following municipalities: Cogne, Valprato Soana, Traversella, Locana, Ingria, Ribordone, Pont-Canavese, Convento, Bosco, and Sparone.

the mid 90's saw Ronco Canavese and surround villages fall victim to flooding as the Valle Soana River burst its banks, The Vaults of Roncos primary (and only) bank were washed away, as well as the petrol station situated on the right as you enter the town. Since then the local government has reinforced the rivers banks to ensure the same does not happen again.

French is widely spoken in the town and neighbouring villages as many Parisians have holiday homes in Ronco and surrounding villages. The majority of tourists arrive in July and August to celebrate the festivities.

Demographic evolution

References

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

External links

• http://www.vallesoana.it

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