Casalbeltrame
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| Casalbeltrame | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Novara (NO) |
| Area | 15.9 km² (6 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 883 |
| - Density | 56/km² (145/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 0321 |
| Postal code | 28060 |
Casalbeltrame is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Novara in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 70 km northeast of Turin and about 12 km west of Novara. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 883 and an area of 15.9 km².[1]
The rice paddies of Casalbeltrame are known for the production of riso venere, an unusual black rice of Chinese origins. Venere refers to Venus, the goddess of love, and to the aphrodisiac properties claimed for the rice. The variety is included in the Slow Food Atlas. [2] [3]
[edit] Neighbouring comuni
Casalbeltrame borders the following municipalities: Biandrate, Casalino, Casalvolone, and San Nazzaro Sesia.
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Nelle risaie di Casalbeltrame (Italian). Regione Piemonte.
- ^ Varietà di riso (Italian). Riso Italiano.
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