Solero, Piedmont
Solero | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Solero | |
Solero Location of Solero in Italy | |
Coordinates: 44°55′N 8°31′E / 44.917°N 8.517°ECoordinates: 44°55′N 8°31′E / 44.917°N 8.517°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Alessandria (AL) |
Area | |
• Total | 22.7 km2 (8.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) |
Population (Dec. 2004) | |
• Total | 1,661 |
• Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Solerini |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 15029 |
Dialing code | 0131 |
Solero is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) east of Turin and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of Alessandria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,661 and an area of 22.7 square kilometres (8.8 sq mi).[1] It borders the following municipalities: Alessandria, Felizzano, Oviglio, and Quargnento.
Solero was the birthplace of:
- Saint Bruno of Segni (c.1047–1123), bishop of Segni and abbot of Montecassino;
- Pietro Gallinotti (1885–1979), classic guitar and lute master builder, very appreciated from the most famous guitar players of the world such as Segovia.[2], [3]
- Carlo Guasco (1813–1876) opera singer
Demographic evolution
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Pietro Gallinotti, mariogrimaldi.it. (Italian)
- ↑ Pietro Gallinotti, zavaletas-guitarras.com. (English)
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