Massazza is a small comune (municipality) in the Province of Biella in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Turin, Italy and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) southeast of Biella, Italy.

Massazza
Comune di Massazza
Castle of Massazza.
Castle of Massazza.
Coat of arms of Massazza
Location of Massazza
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Massazza is located in Italy
Massazza
Massazza
Location of Massazza in Italy
Massazza is located in Piedmont
Massazza
Massazza
Massazza (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 45°33′N 8°7′E / 45.550°N 8.117°E / 45.550; 8.117
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceBiella (BI)
Government
 • MayorPaolo Turati
Area
 • Total11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Population
 (30 September 2010[2])[3]
 • Total558
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymMassazzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
13030
Dialing code0161
WebsiteOfficial website

Massazza borders the following municipalities: Benna, Cossato, Mottalciata, Salussola, Verrone, Villanova Biellese. It is home to a castle, built on a spur above the Biellese Baraggia natural area. The edifice was mentioned for the first time in 1239.

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.