Castelnuovo Don Bosco
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| Castelnuovo Don Bosco | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Asti (AT) |
| Mayor | |
| Elevation | 306 m |
| Area | 22.0 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of Dec. 2004) | 3,101 |
| - Density | 141/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | castelnovesi |
| Dialing code | 011 |
| Postal code | 14022 |
| Frazioni | Becchi |
  Location of Castelnuovo Don Bosco in Italy |
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| Website: www.comune.castelnuovodonbosco.at.it | |
Castelnuovo Don Bosco is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 20 km east of Turin and about 25 km northwest of Asti. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,101 and an area of 22.0 km2.[1]
The municipality of Castelnuovo Don Bosco contains the frazione (subdivision) Becchi.
Castelnuovo Don Bosco borders the following municipalities: Albugnano, Buttigliera d'Asti, Capriglio, Moncucco Torinese, Moriondo Torinese, Passerano Marmorito, and Pino d'Asti.
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[edit] Notable Castelnovesi
- Giuseppe Cafasso (1811–1860), saint, was born here.
- Don Bosco (1815–1888)), saint, was born in the frazione Becchi.
- Domenico Savio (1842–1857), saint, moved here from his birthplace, Chieri, at the age of about 12 months.
[edit] Demographic evolution
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