Alba
Arba (Piedmontese) | |
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Comune di Alba | |
![]() View of the city of Alba | |
Coordinates: 44°42′N 08°02′E / 44.700°N 8.033°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Province | Cuneo (CN) |
Frazioni | Belmonte, Biglini, Camairana, Casa Circondariale, Gallo, Ghiglini, Luisetto, Magliano, Mussotto, Prandi II, Ricca-San Rocco Cherasca, Rubbo, San Rocco Seno D'Elvio, Scaparone |
Government | |
• Mayor | Alberto Gatto |
Area | |
• Total | 53.59 km2 (20.69 sq mi) |
Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
Population (1 January 2021) | |
• Total | 31,215 |
• Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Demonym | Albese(i) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 12051 |
Dialing code | 173 |
Patron saint | St. Lawrence |
Saint day | 10 August |
Website | Official website |
Alba (Piedmontese: Arba; Latin: Alba Pompeia) is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the Province of Cuneo. It is one of the main cities in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato. The town is famous for its white truffle and wine production.[2][3] The confectionery group Ferrero is based there. The city joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in October 2017.[4]