Villanova d'Asti
Comune in Piedmont, Italy
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Villanova d'Asti is a town and comune in the province of Asti, Piedmont, northern Italy. It has around 5,000 inhabitants. The economy is based on a mixture of agriculture and industry.
Villanova d'Asti | |
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| Comune di Villanova d'Asti | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Villanova d'Asti Location of Villanova d'Asti in Italy  Villanova d'Asti Villanova d'Asti (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 44°56′34″N 7°56′18″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Asti (AT) |
| Frazioni | Savi, Stazione |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Christian Giordano |
| Area | |
• Total | 41.95 km2 (16.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2014)[2] | |
• Total | 5,845 |
| • Density | 139.3/km2 (360.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Villanovesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 14019 |
| Dialing code | 0141 |
| Patron saint | St. Isidore |
| Saint day | September 4 |
| Website | Official website |
Villanova d'Asti was founded in the Middle Ages.
The main sight is the sanctuary of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie
Twin towns
Villanova d'Asti is twinned with:
Châteaurenard, France, since 1994
Santa Clara de Saguier, Argentina, since 2012
