Premia (Walser German: Saley) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Turin and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Verbania, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 607 and an area of 88.7 square kilometres (34.2 sq mi).[3]

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Comune di Premia
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Location of Premia
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Premia is located in Italy
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Location of Premia in Italy
Premia is located in Piedmont
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Premia (Piedmont)
Coordinates: 46°16′N 8°20′E / 46.267°N 8.333°E / 46.267; 8.333
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
ProvinceProvince of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB)
FrazioniUriezzo, Cresta, Pioda, Rozzaro, Piazza, Altoggio, Albogno, Sagiago, Piedilago, Crego, Cristo, Cadarese, San Rocco, Passo, Salecchio Inferiore, Salecchio Superiore, Case Francoli, Rivasco, Case Cini, Chioso.
Area
 • Total88.7 km2 (34.2 sq mi)
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2005)[2]
 • Total614
 • Density6.9/km2 (18/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28866
Dialing code0324
Patron saintS. Michele
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website
Parish Church

Premia borders the following municipalities: Baceno, Bosco/Gurin (Switzerland), Campo (Vallemaggia) (Switzerland), Crodo, Formazza, Montecrestese.

Premia is a thermal spa town.

Demographic evolution

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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. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.