Arborio, Piedmont

Arborio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Vercelli.

Arborio
Comune di Arborio
Location of Arborio
Arborio is located in Italy
Arborio
Arborio
Location of Arborio in Italy
Arborio is located in Piedmont
Arborio
Arborio
Arborio (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°30′N 8°23′E
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceVercelli (VC)
Government
  MayorAnnalisa Ferrarotti
Area
  Total23.2 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Elevation
185 m (607 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total1,035
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymArboriesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13031
Dialing code0161
WebsiteOfficial website

Arborio borders the following municipalities: Ghislarengo, Greggio, Landiona, Recetto, Rovasenda, San Giacomo Vercellese, Sillavengo, Vicolungo, and Villarboit.

Arborio gave its name to arborio rice, a variety often used to make risotto.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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