Cossano Canavese
Cossano Canavese: a small town surrounded by nature
Cossano Canavese is a small Italian town located in the metropolitan city of Turin, in Piedmont. With only 434 inhabitants, Cossano is a quiet place surrounded by nature.
The main characteristic of the municipal territory is its extension of just over 2 km in both the north-south and east-west directions, which is part of the Canavese area bordering the Vercelli plain. The hill of Lusenta, belonging to the Ivrea morainic amphitheater, is the highest point in the municipality, while the lowest point is located to the north near the Roiera farmhouse, on the border with the municipality of Settimo Rottaro.
Population evolution
Cossano Canavese has seen rather stable demographic evolution over the years. In 1861, the year of Italian unification, the town had just over 900 inhabitants, while in 2019 the population had dropped to 434.
Administration of the municipality
As for the administration of the municipality, the mayor of Cossano Canavese is Fabiano Viano, who was elected in 2019. The town is part of the territory of the Valle Sacra Mountain Union, an organization that represents several municipalities in the area for the purpose of administration and management of the territory.
Further information
For those who want to deepen their knowledge of Cossano Canavese and its territory, there are several publications available. Among these, the books by Mario Tassoni, a local historian, stand out, who has dedicated numerous works to the hill of Masino, the Ivrea morainic amphitheater, and the municipality of Cossano Canavese.
Conclusions
Cossano Canavese is a tranquil place surrounded by nature, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the beauty and history of the Canavese area bordering the Vercelli plain. With its hilly landscape and numerous trails for hiking or cycling, Cossano Canavese is an ideal destination for those who want to get away from the routine and immerse themselves in nature and history.
