Ornavasso

Ornavasso (Ossolano: Urnavass, Walser German: Urnafasch) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Turin and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Verbania.

Ornavasso
Comune
Comune di Ornavasso
Panoramic view
Coat of arms
Location of Ornavasso
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Coordinates: 45°58′N 8°24′E
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB)
Frazioni	Migiandone
Government
• Mayor	Filippo Cigala Fulgosi
Area [1]
• Total	25.9 km2 (10.0 sq mi)
Elevation	215 m (705 ft)
Population  (31 December 2021[2])[3]
• Total	3,334
• Density	130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Ornavassesi, Migiandonesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	28027
Dialing code	0323
Website	Official website

Overview

Ornavasso borders the following municipalities: Anzola d'Ossola, Gravellona Toce, Mergozzo, Premosello Chiovenda. In the area there are two necropolises of the Lepontii-Celtic culture, dating to 2nd century BC – 1st century AD. From the 14th century to the late 19th century, Ornavasso and its frazione of Migiandone were a language island of Walser German, due to the presence of immigrants from the Simplon area. Traces of the German culture persist in the local dialect and the Carnival tradition.

During World War II, Ornavasso was the base of the Valtoce Partisan Division.

Twin towns

• Naters, Switzerland