Borgosesia

Comune in Piedmont, Italy

Coat of arms

Location of Borgosesia

45°43′N 8°16′E / 45.717°N 8.267°E / 45.717; 8.267CountryItalyRegionPiedmontProvinceVercelli (VC)FrazioniAgnona, Albergate, Aranco, Bastia, Bettole, Brina, Cà di Rondo, Cadegatti, Caggi, Calco di mezzo, Calco inferiore, Calco superiore, Caneto, Cardolino, Cartiglia, Cascina Agnona, Cesolo, Costa di Foresto, Costa inferiore, Costa superiore, Cravo, Fenera Annunziata, Fenera di mezzo, Fenera San Giulio, Ferruta, Foresto, Fornace, Frasca, Gianinetta, Guardella, Isolella, Lovario, Marasco, Molino delle Piode, Orlongo, Pianaccia, Pianezza, Plello, Rozzo, Sella, Torame, Trebbie, Vanzone, Valbusaga, Valmiglione, Villa San GiovanniGovernment

• MayorPaolo Tiramani (Civic List)Area

^[1]

• Total41.09 km² (15.86 sq mi)Elevation

354 m (1,161 ft)Population

(30 April 2017)^[2]

• Total12,765 • Density310/km² (800/sq mi)DemonymBorgosesianiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

13011

Dialing code0163Patron saintSts. Peter and PaulSaint day29 JuneWebsiteOfficial website

Borgosesia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Turin and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Vercelli.

The largest town in Valsesia, it is crossed by the Sesia River.

History

The town was founded in 14 BC by the native population, and later was called Seso by the Romans after their conquest. In the Middle Ages it was owned by the Dukes of Biandrate and, in the 17th century, by Spain.

Main sights

Sanctuary of Sant'Anna, an example of Sacro Monte
Parish church of Sts. Peter and Paul
Archaeological and Paleontological Museum "Carlo Conti"
Natural Park of Monte Fenera

References

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