Scopello
Comune in Piedmont, Italy
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Scopello is a comune (municipality) located in the Valsesia region of the Italian Pennine Alps, administratively in the Province of Vercelli, Piedmont. The municipality covers an area of 18.62 square kilometres (7.19 mi2) and ranges in elevation from 640 to 1,930 metres (2,100 to 6,330 ft) above sea level.[3] It takes its name from its main centre, the small town of Scopello, which stands on the river Sesia at an elevation of 659 metres (2,162 ft).[3]
Scopello | |
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| Comune di Scopello | |
Aerial view of Scopello | |
  Scopello Location of Scopello in Italy  Scopello Scopello (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 45°46′N 8°6′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Vercelli (VC) |
| Frazioni | Casa Pareti, Chioso, Frasso, Villabella |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonella de Regis |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.62 km2 (7.19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 452 |
| • Density | 24.3/km2 (62.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Scopellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 13028 |
| Dialing code | 0163 |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria Assunta |
| Saint day | 15 August |
| Website | Official website |
Other centres include Casa Pareti, Chioso, Frasso, Villabella, and Alpe di Mera.[4][a] The latter, as the name Alpe suggests, once provided summer pasture for livestock, and today is a winter ski resort.
The river Sesia in Scopello
The parish church of the Beata Vergine Maria Assunta
Alpe di Mera, in winter a ski resort
Scopello in winter 2024
Scopello borders Boccioleto, Campertogno, Caprile, Crevacuore, Guardabosone, Pettinengo, Pila, Piode, Scopa, Trivero, and Valle San Nicolao.[5]
Local government
Scopello belongs to the Comunità Montana Valsesia, a union of various municipalities in the Valsesia. The mayor is Antonella de Regis, since 2023.
Population trends
