San Benigno Canavese

San Benigno Canavese
Comune di San Benigno Canavese
The Ricetto gate.
Location of San Benigno Canavese
San Benigno Canavese
Location of San Benigno Canavese in Italy
San Benigno Canavese
San Benigno Canavese (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°13′26″N 7°46′57″E / 45.22389°N 7.78250°E / 45.22389; 7.78250
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
Metropolitan cityTurin (TO)
FrazioniCascina Mure, Cascina Bruciata
Government
  MayorGiorgio Culasso
Area
  Total
22.2 km2 (8.6 sq mi)
Elevation
194 m (636 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total
5,307
  Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
DemonymSambenignesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
10080
Dialing code011
Patron saintSan Tiburzio
Saint dayJuly 14
WebsiteOfficial website

San Benigno Canavese (Piedmontese: San Balègn) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 km (12 mi) northeast of Turin, whose territory is bordered by the Malone and Orco rivers.