Massazza

Massazza
—  Comune  —
Comune di Massazza
Castle of Massazza.
Coat of arms
Massazza Location of Massazza in Italy
Coordinates: 45°33′N 8°7′E / 45.55°N 8.117°E / 45.55; 8.117
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Biella (BI)
Government
- Mayor	Paolo Turati
Area
- Total	11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population (30 September 2010[1])
- Total	558
- Density	47.7/km2 (123.5/sq mi)
Demonym	Massazzesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	13030
Dialing code	0161
Website	Official website

Massazza is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 km northeast of Turin and about 4 km southeast of Biella.

Massazza borders the following municipalities: Benna, Cossato, Mottalciata, Salussola, Verrone, Villanova Biellese. It is home to a castle, built on a spur above the Biellese Baraggia natural area. The edifice was mentioned for the first time in 1239.

References

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