Scopello
The Commune of Scopello (Italian: Comune di Scopello; population about 450) is located in the Valsesia region of the Italian Pennine Alps, in the Piedmontese Province of Vercelli. The municipality covers an area of 18.62 square kilometres (7.19 sq mi) and ranges in elevation from 640 to 1,930 metres (2,100 to 6,330 ft) above sea level. Its main centre of population, and the capoluogo of the commune, is the small town of Scopello which stands on the river Sesia at an elevation of 659 metres (2,162 ft).
Scopello | |
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| Comune di Scopello | |
Scopello and the river Sesia | |
Location of Scopello | |
Scopello Location of Scopello in Italy Scopello Scopello (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°46′N 8°6′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Vercelli (VC) |
| Frazioni | Casa Pareti, Chioso, Frasso, Villabella |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.62 km2 (7.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 452 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Scopellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 13028 |
| Dialing code | 0163 |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria Assunta |
| Saint day | 15 August |
| Website | Official website |
Other centres include Casa Pareti, Chioso, Frasso, Villabella, and Alpe di Mera., The last of these, as the name ‘Alpe’ suggests, once provided summer pasture for livestock. Today it is a winter ski resort.
- The parish church of the Beata Vergine Maria Assunta
- Alpe di Mera, in winter a ski resort
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