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Strona
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Strona (Biella)
Strona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Turin and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northeast of Biella. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,217 and an area of 3.8 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi).
Strona borders the following municipalities: Casapinta, Cossato, Crosa, Mezzana Mortigliengo, Trivero, Valle Mosso, Valle San Nicolao.
Etymology
The name Strona should come from storn or strom, celtic roots for flowing waters or river.
Demographic evolution
References
^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
^ Comuni della Provincia di Biella, page 140; AA.VV, Nerosubianco edizioni, Cuneo 2005
See also
Strona di Mosso
