Refrancore
Refrancore (Piedmontese: Ël Francó or Arfrancor) is a village and comune in the northwestern Italian province of Asti in the Piedmont region, located some 13 kilometres (8 mi) east of Asti in the Basso Monferrato. The territory of the comune extends over an area of 13.15 square kilometres (5.08 sq mi) and is largely devoted to agriculture, in particular to vineyards growing the Grignolino and Barbera wine grapes.
Refrancore | |
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| Comune di Refrancore | |
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Location of Refrancore | |
Refrancore Location of Refrancore in Italy Refrancore Refrancore (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 44°56′14″N 8°20′31″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Asti (AT) |
| Frazioni | Barcara, Bonina, Calcini, Maddalena, Platona, Rossi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberta VOLPATO |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.15 km2 (5.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population (31 July 2010) | |
| • Total | 1,667 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Refrancoresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 14030 |
| Dialing code | 0141 |
| Patron saint | St. Denis |
| Saint day | 18 September |
| Website | Official website |
Although having only around 1,600 official residents, the population and activity within the village is enhanced by the presence of holiday homes and surrounding hamlets which officially lie within other village boundaries.
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