San Giorio di Susa (Piedmontese: San Gieuri, Arpitan: San Gœri, French: Saint-Joire) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 45 km west of Turin.
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Comune | |
Comune di San Giorio di Susa | |
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Location of San Giorio di Susa ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 45°8′N 7°10′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
Frazioni | Adrit, Airassa, Balma, Città, Garda, Grangia, Martinetti, Pognant, Viglietti |
Government | |
• Mayor | Danilo Bar |
Area | |
• Total | 19.6 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 979 |
• Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Sangioriesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 10050 |
Dialing code | 0122 |
Patron saint | Saint George |
Saint day | April 23 |
Website | Official website |
San Giorio di Susa borders the following municipalities: Bruzolo, Chianocco, Bussoleno, San Didero, Villar Focchiardo, Coazze, Roure.
The castle of San Giorio di Susa was visited by King Edward I of England in 1273 on his way back from crusade. The distinctive three pinnacled merlons of the crenellations were later copied at Conwy Castle in Wales.
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