Vicoforte is a comune in the Province of CuneoinItaly. It is located in Val Corsaglia at 547 metres (1,795 ft) above sea level, 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Cuneo and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Mondovì.
Vicoforte
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Comune di Vicoforte | |
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The Sanctuary Basilica of Vicoforte.
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Location of Vicoforte | |
Location of Vicoforte in Italy Show map of ItalyVicoforte (Piedmont) Show map of Piedmont | |
Coordinates: 44°22′N 7°51′E / 44.367°N 7.850°E / 44.367; 7.850 | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Province | Cuneo (CN) |
Frazioni | Fiamenga, Moline, San Grato, Santuario, Vico |
Government | |
• Mayor | Valter Roattino |
Area | |
• Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) |
Population
(31 December 2016)[2]
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• Total | 3,153 |
Demonym | Vicesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code |
12080
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Dialing code | 0174 |
Patron saint | Saint Theobald |
Saint day | 1 June |
Website | Official website |
It is known mainly for the Santuario di Vicoforte, built between 1596 and 1733 to honour the Virgin Mary.
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