Gignese is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Turin and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Verbania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 913 and an area of 14.9 square kilometres (5.8 sq mi).[3]
Gignese | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Gignese | |
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Coordinates: 45°52′N 8°31′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Province | Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB) |
Frazioni | Alpino Cignese, Nocco, Vezzo |
Area | |
• Total | 14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 913 |
• Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Gignesini |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 28040 |
Dialing code | 0323 |
Website | Official website |
The municipality of Gignese contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Alpino Cignese, Nocco, and Vezzo.
Gignese borders the following municipalities: Armeno, Brovello-Carpugnino, Omegna, Stresa.
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