Candia Canavese
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Candia Canavese (in Piedmontese language: Cándia) is a comune of the Metropolitan City of Turin situated in the historical region of the Canavese in Piedmont, Italy about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Turin. It borders the following municipalities: Strambino, Mercenasco, Vische, Barone Canavese, Mazzè, and Caluso.
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Candia Canavese | |
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Comune di Candia Canavese | |
Coordinates: 45°20′N 7°53′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
Frazioni | Margherita, Rossi, Bigoglio[1] |
Government | |
• Mayor | Albertino Salzone |
Area | |
• Total | 9.13 km2 (3.53 sq mi) |
Elevation | 285 m (935 ft) |
Population (30 April 2017)[3] | |
• Total | 1,263 |
• Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
Demonym | Candiesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 10010 |
Dialing code | 011 |
Patron saint | St. Michael |
Saint day | Last Sunday of September |
Website | Official website |
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It is known for the wine Erbaluce di Caluso and for its lake, the Lago di Candia, which is protected as part of the Parco naturale del Lago di Candia nature reserve and also has a rowing club.