- Valenza
Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Valenza (AL)-Stemma.png
name = Valenza
region =Piedmont
province =Province of Alessandria (AL)
elevation_m = 125
area_total_km2 = 50.0
population_as_of = Dec. 2004
population_total = 20489
population_density_km2 = 409
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|45|1|N|8|39|E|type:city(20,489)_region:IT
frazioni = Villabella, Montevalenza
telephone = 0131
postalcode = 15048
gentilic = valenzani
saint =
day =
mayor =
website =
mapy = 8.6500
mapx = 45.0167Valenza (Valensa in Piedmontese) is a "
comune " (municipality) in theProvince of Alessandria in the Italian regionPiedmont , located about 80 km east ofTurin and about 11 km north ofAlessandria . As of31 December 2004 , it had a population of 20,489 and an area of 50.0 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical instituteIstat .]The municipality of Valenza contains the "frazioni" (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Villabella and Montevalenza.
Valenza is best known for it's gold and jewelry design and most of its shops are jewelry stores. The town's economy is mainly based on this trade, its unique and high-end products are sold by large retailers and specialized custom gold shops worldwide.
Valenza borders the following municipalities:
Alessandria ,Bassignana ,Bozzole ,Frascarolo ,Giarole ,Mirabello Monferrato ,Pecetto di Valenza ,Pomaro Monferrato ,San Salvatore Monferrato ,Suardi , andTorre Beretti e Castellaro .Demographic evolution
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