Paruzzaro

Paruzzaro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Turin and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Novara.

Paruzzaro
Comune
Comune di Paruzzaro
Bell tower of San Marcello
Coat of arms
Location of Paruzzaro
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Coordinates: 45°44′N 8°31′E
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Novara (NO)
Government
• Mayor	Mauro Julita
Area [1]
• Total	5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Elevation	334 m (1,096 ft)
Population  (31 July 2010[2])[3]
• Total	2,021
• Density	370/km2 (970/sq mi)
Demonym	Paruzzaresi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	28040
Dialing code	0322
Website	Official website

Detail of the Last Judgement fresco in the church of San Marcello, attributed to Sperindio Cagnola

Paruzzaro borders the following municipalities: Arona, Gattico-Veruno, Invorio, and Oleggio Castello. The municipal territory is home to the Romanesque church of San Marcello (late 10th-early 11th century). There is a fresco cycle by 15th–16th-century local artists in the church.