Province of Biella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Province of Biella
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Map highlighting the location of the province of Biella in Italy
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| Country |  Italy |
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| Region | Piedmont | |
| Capital(s) | Biella | |
| Comuni | 82 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 913.28 km2 (352.62 sq mi) | |
| Population
(1-1-2017)
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| • Total | 178,551 | |
| • Density | 195.5052/km2 (506.356/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
13900
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| Telephone prefix | 015 | |
| Vehicle registration | BI | |
| ISTAT | 096 | |
The Province of Biella is a special area in Italy, located in the Piedmont region. It's like a county or district. It was officially created in 1992. The main city and capital of this province is Biella.
This province covers an area of about 913 square kilometers (about 352 square miles). As of January 1, 2017, around 178,551 people lived there.
Cities and Towns in Biella Province
The Province of Biella has many smaller towns and villages, which are called comuni in Italy. Here are some of the largest ones by how many people live there:
| Comune | Population |
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| Biella | 46,182 |
| Cossato | 15,058 |
| Vigliano Biellese | 8,426 |
| Candelo | 8,015 |
| Trivero | 6,617 |
| Mongrando | 4,037 |
| Valle Mosso | 3,981 |
| Occhieppo Inferiore | 3,970 |
| Ponderano | 3,904 |
| Gaglianico | 3,893 |
| Cavaglià | 3,688 |
| Andorno Micca | 3,572 |
Culture and Special Places
Sacred Mountain of Oropa
One of the most famous places in the Province of Biella is the Sacred Mountain of Oropa. It's a very important religious site with beautiful chapels. In 2003, UNESCO added it to its World Heritage List. This means it's a special place that is important to the whole world.
