San Giorgio Canavese
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| San Giorgio Canavese | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di San Giorgio Canavese | |
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 San Giorgio Canavese
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Cortereggio |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Guido Massimo Arri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.36 km2 (7.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010) | |
| • Total | 2,721 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sangiorgesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 10090 |
| Dialing code | 0124 |
| Patron saint | Saint George |
| Saint day | 23 April |
| Website | Official website |
San Giorgio Canavese is a town and comune in the province of Turin in the region of Piedmont, northern Italy.
The main attraction is the castle, once a possession of the Novarese counts of Biandrate.
Near San Giorgio there is a plant of Pininfarina.
Native of this town was Giorgio Orsolano (1803–35) one of the first Italian serial killer. He raped, murdered and maybe eaten three young girls and was executed by hanging. He was also named "La Jena di San Giorgio" (The hyena of San Giorgio) and "Mangiacristiani" (cannibal).
External links
- Official website (Italian)
- San Giorgio Castle (English)
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