Montabone
Montabone: a brief historical excursion
Montabone is a charming town located in the province of Asti, in the heart of the Piedmont region. Its history began in the 11th century when it was under the control of the diocese of Acqui. In 1164, Emperor Frederick Barbarossa enfeoffed it and delivered it to the Marchesato del Monferrato. During the Paleologi dynasty, the village came under the Savoy control because Amedeo VIII of Savoy defeated Gian Giacomo Paleologo to stop the expansionist ambitions of Monferrato. Montabone then passed to the Della Rovere-Bistagno and Caccia families, originating from Acqui Terme.
The famous painter of the 17th century Guglielmo Caccia, known as "il Moncalvo," is native of Montabone. The Cazzola family has provided the municipality with some of its lords. The coat of arms of the municipality of Montabone was granted, together with the municipal banner, in 1961.
Demographic and administrative characteristics of Montabone
As of 2021, Montabone has a population of 321 and extends over an area of 5.5 km². The population has decreased in recent decades, from the 439 inhabitants of the 1961 census to the 321 today. The town is governed by a mayor and a city council. Below, we present a table with the administrations that have succeeded over the years:
| Year | Mayor | List | |------|-------|------| | 1995 | Giuseppe Fochi | Civic list | | 2000 | Giuseppe Fochi | Civic list | | 2005 | Giuseppe Fochi | Civic list | | 2010 | Stefano Fochi | Civic list | | 2015 | Stefano Fochi | Civic list | | 2020 | Stefano Fochi | Civic list |
Conclusions
Montabone is a small town that reveals all its beauty in every detail. History, art, and culture blend harmoniously in this picturesque municipality of Piedmont. However, the decrease in the number of inhabitants has not undermined the beauty and importance of this place, which is still a gem to discover and admire.
