Valduggia

Valduggia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vercelli in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Turin and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Vercelli. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,305 and an area of 28.7 square kilometres (11.1 sq mi). The municipality of Valduggia contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Rastiglione, Zuccaro, Orsanvenzo, Cereto, Colma di Valduggia, Arlezze, Castagnola, Sorzano, Crabia Inferiore, Cantone, Rasco, Soliva, Maretti, Orlonghetto, Lebbia, and Orcarale. Valduggia borders the following municipalities: Boca, Borgosesia, Cellio, Gargallo, Grignasco, Madonna del Sasso, Maggiora, Pogno, and Soriso. Notable people Gaudenzio Ferrari (about 1471–1546), painter. Demographic evolution References ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.