Rocchetta Palafea is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Turin and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Asti.

Rocchetta Palafea
Comune di Rocchetta Palafea
Coat of arms of Rocchetta Palafea
Location of Rocchetta Palafea
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Rocchetta Palafea is located in Italy
Rocchetta Palafea
Rocchetta Palafea
Location of Rocchetta Palafea in Italy
Rocchetta Palafea is located in Piedmont
Rocchetta Palafea
Rocchetta Palafea
Rocchetta Palafea (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 44°42′N 8°21′E / 44.700°N 8.350°E / 44.700; 8.350
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceAsti (AT)
Area
 • Total
7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Elevation
359 m (1,178 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
 • Total
423
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
DemonymRocchettesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
14042
Dialing code0141
Patron saintSt. Evasius
Saint day1 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Rocchetta Palafea borders the following municipalities: Bistagno, Calamandrana, Cassinasco, Castel Boglione, Montabone, and Sessame.

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.
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