Villar
Villar Perosa: An Overview.
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about Villar Perosa, an Italian town in the metropolitan city of Turin in Piedmont. With a population of about 4,052 inhabitants, Villar Perosa is located in the Val Chisone and bears the name "Villar", probably of medieval origin, when the Occitan language was spoken.
Society
Demographic evolution
Over the years, Villar Perosa has undergone constant demographic growth. In 1861, the town had a population of just under 3,300 inhabitants, increased to about 4,200 in the 1930s. After a small drop, the population returned to grow in the 1970s and 1980s to reach the current number of about 4,052 inhabitants.
Economy
The mechanical industry is the main economic activity of Villar Perosa. Among the most important companies in the area are TEKFOR (formerly SKF - components for vehicles), SKF Avio, SKF HPB, and SKF RBU. However, before the massive industrialization, the inhabitants were mainly dedicated to agriculture, cultivating apples and mulberries for Bombyx Mori, an ancient Agnelli farm.
Infrastructure and transport
Railways and trams
Until 1968, Villar Perosa was crossed by the Pinerolo-Perosa Argentina tram, which served both passengers and goods. The station included a characteristic building located in front of RIV (company) and connected the area with other municipalities.
Urban mobility
Regarding interurban transport, Villar Perosa has some bus services managed by the local company Sadem.
Administration
The Municipality of Villar Perosa has undergone several administrative changes over the years. In detail:
| Period | Mayor | | ----------- | --------------- | | 1985 - 1990 | Raffaele Beltrami | | 1990 - 1995 | Giorgio Beltrami | | 1995 - 2000 | Giuseppe Rigoni | | 2000 - 2005 | Giovanni Vicentini | | 2005 - 2010 | Giuseppe Rigoni | | 2010 - 2015 | Gianfranco Vercellino | | 2015 - Present | Stefano Mazzocco |
Sport
Villar Perosa became famous, at a media level, for hosting the summer preparation, the first pre-season friendly match, and the retreat before Juventus Football Club's matches. The activity continues today, and the meetings between the team and their fans are annually hosted at the municipal sports field of Val Chisone.
The match between Juventus and the Primavera team is an occasion for a meeting between the Juventus team and its fans, traditionally interrupted before the 90th minute by a peaceful invasion of supporters. The sports field, retrospectively named after the future Juventus player Gaetano Scirea, can accommodate around 5,000 spectators.
In conclusion, Villar Perosa is a town with a special charm, known for its football activity and natural beauties. We hope that this summary provided you with a complete overview of the peculiarities of the place and that it has encouraged you to visit it. Until next time!
