Graglia

Graglia
Comune
Comune di Graglia

Panorama from Alpe Amburnero

Coat of arms
Graglia

Location of Graglia in Italy

Coordinates: 45°33′N 7°59′E / 45.550°N 7.983°E / 45.550; 7.983Coordinates: 45°33′N 7°59′E / 45.550°N 7.983°E / 45.550; 7.983
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Biella (BI)
Government
 • Mayor Elena Rocchi
Area
 • Total 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Elevation 596 m (1,955 ft)
Population (28 February 2009)[1]
 • Total 1,630
 • Density 80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 13050
Dialing code 015

Graglia 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 7 kilometres (4 mi) southwest of Biella.

The communal territory include the Mombarone peak and the Lake Ingagna. It is home to the Sacro Monte di Graglia sanctuary.

References

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


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