Sandigliano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Turin and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) southwest of Biella.

Sandigliano
Comune di Sandigliano
Town hall.
Town hall.
Location of Sandigliano
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Sandigliano is located in Italy
Sandigliano
Sandigliano
Location of Sandigliano in Italy
Sandigliano is located in Piedmont
Sandigliano
Sandigliano
Sandigliano (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°30′N 8°2′E / 45.500°N 8.033°E / 45.500; 8.033
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceBiella (BI)
Government
 • MayorMauro Masiero
Area
 • Total10.2 km2 (3.9 sq mi)
Elevation
323 m (1,060 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
 • Total2,731
 • Density270/km2 (690/sq mi)
DemonymSandiglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13876
Dialing code015
WebsiteOfficial website

Sandigliano borders the following municipalities: Borriana, Cerrione, Gaglianico, Ponderano, Verrone.

Sandigliano was the birthplace of Ottavio Ottavi, 19th century agronomist and viticulturalist.

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.