Monesiglio

Monesiglio
—  Comune  —
Comune di Monesiglio
Coat of arms
Monesiglio Location of Monesiglio in Italy
Coordinates: 44°28′N 8°7′E / 44.467°N 8.117°E / 44.467; 8.117
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Cuneo (CN)
Government
– Mayor	Carlo Rosso
Area
– Total	12.8 km2 (4.9 sq mi)
Elevation	372 m (1,220 ft)
Population (31 August 2007[1])
– Total	765
– Density	59.8/km2 (154.8/sq mi)
Demonym	Monesigliesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	12077
Dialing code	0174
Patron saint	St. Andrew
Saint day	30 November

Monesiglio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km southeast of Turin and about 45 km east of Cuneo.

Monesiglio borders the following municipalities: Camerana, Gottasecca, Mombarcaro, and Prunetto. It is home to a castle, built in the 13th century, later (17th century) rebuilt into a late-Gothic palace. It houses several 16th century frescoes.

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.