Sinio
Sinio: a rural village among vineyards
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about a small Piedmontese municipality that might interest you if you are nature and good wine enthusiasts. I am talking about Sinio, a rural village with 493 inhabitants in the province of Cuneo, located in the Langhe hills about 15 km from Alba. Sinio is surrounded by beautiful vineyards and its main characteristic is the medieval old town with a "heraldic shield" layout. The three main streets converge at the bottom, almost pointed, dominated from above by the castle.
History: the coat of arms of Sinio
To discover more about the history of Sinio, we can take a look at the coat of arms of the municipality, granted by decree of the President of the Republic on February 2, 2007. The banner is a white cloth.
Society: demographic evolution and ethnic groups
Let's now move on to the society of Sinio. According to the data of the National Institute of Statistics as of December 31, 2017, foreign citizens residing in the municipality are 116, divided by nationality. Macedonians and Romanians are the two most representative ethnic groups.
Administration
Sinio has had several administrations over the years. In the following table, you can see all those that have succeeded each other.
Notes, External links, and Other projects
In the notes section, we find in-depth information on some aspects of the administration of Sinio. In external links, we find some useful links to websites of interest. Finally, in the Other projects section, we may find other information on Sinio, if we are interested in further exploration.
If you love rural life and Piedmontese tradition, Sinio could be the perfect place for a visit!
