Divignano
Divignano: a Piemontese municipality with 1423 inhabitants
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Divignano, an Italian municipality in Piedmont, located in the province of Novara and inhabited by approximately 1423 people. If you are curious about the history, monuments and culture of this place, keep reading my summary!
History
Divignano, also called ''Dumian'' in Lombard and Piedmontese language, has a long history dating back to the Roman era. Over the centuries, the village has experienced various dominations, including those of Visconti, Savoia and the French during the Napoleonic Wars. Today, in the symbol of the municipality represented by the coat of arms and banner, there are also references to its history: the coat of arms depicts a bunch of grapes and a sword, symbols of fertility and power.
Symbols
As I just mentioned, the coat of arms and banner of Divignano were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on March 15, 2018. The banner, which represents the municipality, has a white background bordered with blue.
Monuments and places of interest
Despite its small size, Divignano has a very interesting artistic and cultural heritage. The most important monument in the village is certainly the Church of Saints Stefano and Rocco, dating back to the 16th century and expanded over the following centuries. Inside the church, you can admire valuable 18th-century frescoes and a main altar in Baroque style.
Culture
If you are passionate about reading, you cannot miss the Civica Library of Divignano, where you can find books of all kinds and for all ages. The library also organizes cultural events, such as book presentations and workshops for children.
Libraries
The Civica Library of Divignano, founded in the 70s, has more than 6000 volumes available to readers. In addition to books, there are also some newspapers and magazines, and the library is able to provide, on request, books from other libraries in the province.
Society
Divignano is a municipality in constant demographic change. Over the past few decades, the population has increased and then slightly decreased, but the village has always maintained its identity and community spirit.
Demographic evolution
According to ISTAT data, in 2021 the population of Divignano was 1423 inhabitants, of which 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women. Most of the population is aged between 45 and 64 years.
Administration
In the table below, you can see the administrations that have succeeded in Divignano from 1985 to today:
Year |Mayor -----|------- 1985-1990 |Mario Bava 1990-1995 |Giovanni Galli 1995-2000 |Rosanna Della Valle 2000-2005 |Andrea Salmoiraghi 2005-2010 |Giancarlo Contessa 2010-2015 |Giovanni Galli 2015-2020 |Massimo Villa 2020-present |Maddalena Caprioli
Notes
In the territory of Divignano there are also some commercial and artisanal activities, including a bakery, a grocery store and a bar-tobacco shop.
Other projects
Divignano, being a small municipality, does not have many ongoing projects, but strives to keep its places and traditions always lively and characteristic.
External links
If you want to know more about Divignano, you can visit its page on the website of the Municipality of Novara or take a virtual tour on the website of the Civica Library. Thank you for reading my summary, I hope it was useful and made you better acquainted with this charming village in Piedmont!
