Paruzzaro
Comune in Piedmont, Italy
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Paruzzaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Novara.
Paruzzaro | |
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| Comune di Paruzzaro | |
Bell tower of San Marcello | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Paruzzaro Location of Paruzzaro in Italy  Paruzzaro Paruzzaro (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°44′N 8°31′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Novara (NO) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mauro Julita |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,021 |
| • Density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Paruzzaresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 28040 |
| Dialing code | 0322 |
| Website | Official website |
Paruzzaro borders the following municipalities: Arona, Gattico-Veruno, Invorio, and Oleggio Castello. The municipal territory is home to the Romanesque church of San Marcello (late 10th-early 11th century). There is a fresco cycle by 15th–16th-century local artists in the church. Another noteworthy monument is the church of San Siro.