Calosso
Calosso | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Calosso | |
Location of Calosso | |
| Coordinates: 44°44′N 8°14′E / 44.733°N 8.233°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Asti (AT) |
| Frazioni | frazione Castagna, frazione Piana del Salto, frazione Mosiano, regione Rodotiglia, regione San Bovo, regione Soria |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Migliardi Pier Francesco (elected 26 maggio 2019> (Vivere e Migliorare Insieme) |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.7 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Population (Jan. 2024) | |
• Total | 1,112 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Calossesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 14052 |
| Dialing code | 0141 |
| ISTAT code | 005015 |
| Patron saint | Beato Alessandro Sauli |
| Saint day | 11 October |
| Website | Official website |
Calosso is a rural comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Turin and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Asti in the hilly area between the Tanaro and Belbo and on the borders between Monferrato and Langa. As of 31 January 2024, it had a population of 1,112 and an area of 15.7 square kilometres (6.1 sq mi).
The comune borders the following municipalities: Agliano Terme, Canelli, Castiglione Tinella, Costigliole d'Asti, Moasca, and Santo Stefano Belbo.
The village itself, together with its castle, stands on a hill surrounded by the vineyards which represent its principal economic activity.