Castelnuovo Calcea

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Castelnuovo Calcea
Comune
Comune di Castelnuovo Calcea
Castelnuovo Calcea from San Marzano Oliveto.jpg
Coat of arms of Castelnuovo Calcea
Coat of arms
Castelnuovo Calcea is located in Italy
Castelnuovo Calcea
Castelnuovo Calcea
Location of Castelnuovo Calcea in Italy
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Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province / Metropolitan city Asti (AT)
Government
 • Mayor Roberto Guastello
Area
 • Total 8.0 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Elevation 246 m (807 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
 • Total 790
 • Density 99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castelnuovesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 14040
Dialing code 0141
Patron saint St. Stephen
Saint day 26 December
Website Official website

Castelnuovo Calcea is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Asti.

Main sights

  • Parish church, built in the late 17th century
  • Medieval castle, destroyed by Savoyard troops in 1634. Today only the entrance gate and a tower remain.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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