Giarole is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) east of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Alessandria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 693 and an area of 5.2 square kilometres (2.0 sq mi).[3]

Giarole
Comune di Giarole
The Castello Sannazzaro di Giarole
Location of Giarole
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Giarole is located in Italy
Giarole
Giarole
Location of Giarole in Italy
Giarole is located in Piedmont
Giarole
Giarole
Giarole (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°4′N 8°34′E / 45.067°N 8.567°E / 45.067; 8.567
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Alessandria (AL)
Area
 • Total
5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total
693
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
15036
Dialing code0142

Giarole borders the following municipalities: Mirabello Monferrato, Occimiano, Pomaro Monferrato, and Valenza.

As historical place it is notable the Castle of Sannazzaro, built in the 12th century.

Demographic evolution

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Notable people

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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. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.