Cocconato

Cocconato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Asti. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").^[3]

Cocconato
Comune
Comune di Cocconato
Coat of arms
Location of Cocconato
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Coordinates: 45°5′N 8°2′E
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Asti (AT)
Government
• Mayor	Monica Marello
Area [1]
• Total	16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi)
Elevation	491 m (1,611 ft)
Population  (31 December 2010)[2]
• Total	1,609
• Density	96/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym	Cocconatesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	14023
Dialing code	0141

Cocconato borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Brozolo, Montiglio Monferrato, Moransengo, Passerano Marmorito, Piovà Massaia, Robella, and Tonengo. It is located on a hill in the Montferrat traditional region, its economy being based on gastronomy (milk, cheese including the robiola of Cocconato) and agriculture.