# Groscavallo > Italian comune **Wikidata**: [Q9393](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9393) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groscavallo) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/groscavallo ## Summary Groscavallo is an Italian *comune* (municipality) located in the Metropolitan City of Turin within the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is a small mountain settlement characterized by its inclusion of smaller human settlements such as Pialpetta, Bonzo, and Forno Alpi Graie. The entity serves as a specific administrative division within the broader context of the Italian Republic. ## Key Facts * **Classification:** Italian *comune* (municipal division of Italy). * **Administrative Location:** Situated in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont region, Italy. * **Historical Administrative Context:** Previously located in the Province of Turin (1859–2015) before the transition to the Metropolitan City of Turin (inception: 2015). * **Country:** Italy (Italian Republic). * **Coordinates:** Latitude 45.368497, Longitude 7.258777. * **Official Website:** http://www.comune.groscavallo.to.it. * **Wikidata Item:** Q38 (shared with Italy, but specific to the comune context in this entry). * **Wikipedia Title:** Groscavallo. * **Sitelink Count:** 55 (indicating the number of language versions of the Wikipedia article). * **Population Data Points:** Recorded populations include 202, 204, 199, and 192 inhabitants (specific dates for these counts not provided in source). * **Constituent Settlements:** Includes the human settlements of Pialpetta, Bonzo, and Forno Alpi Graie. * **Parent Entity:** Metropolitan City of Turin (inception: 2015-00-00). * **Former Parent Entity:** Province of Turin (active 1859 to 2015). ## FAQs **What is the administrative status of Groscavallo?** Groscavallo is classified as a *comune*, which is a fundamental municipal division within the Italian Republic. It functions as a local administrative unit under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan City of Turin. **Which smaller settlements are part of Groscavallo?** The municipality encompasses several distinct human settlements, specifically Pialpetta, Bonzo, and Forno Alpi Graie. These settlements are geographically located within the boundaries of the Groscavallo comune. **How has Groscavallo's administrative region changed over time?** Historically, Groscavallo was part of the Province of Turin, which existed from 1859 until 2015. Following the administrative reform in 2015, it became part of the Metropolitan City of Turin. **Where is Groscavallo located geographically?** The comune is situated in Northern Italy, specifically within the Piedmont region. Its precise geographic coordinates are latitude 45.368497 and longitude 7.258777. **What is the population size of Groscavallo?** The population of Groscavallo is very small, with recorded figures fluctuating between 192 and 204 inhabitants in the provided data. These figures reflect the demographic scale of this specific mountain municipality. ## Why It Matters Groscavallo represents a specific example of Italy's decentralized administrative structure, illustrating the transition from traditional provinces to metropolitan cities in 2015. As a *comune*, it maintains local governance over its constituent settlements (Pialpetta, Bonzo, Forno Alpi Graie), preserving local identity within the larger Piedmont region. Its existence highlights the granular nature of Italian municipal divisions, where even small populations with fewer than 200 residents maintain distinct administrative status and digital presence. The entity serves as a data point for understanding the demographic distribution and administrative evolution of the Turin metropolitan area. ## Notable For * **Administrative Transition:** Being part of the shift from the Province of Turin to the Metropolitan City of Turin in 2015. * **Small Population Scale:** Maintaining official status despite a population count hovering around 200 inhabitants. * **Constituent Settlements:** Uniquely comprising the specific human settlements of Pialpetta, Bonzo, and Forno Alpi Graie. * **Digital Presence:** Possessing 55 Wikipedia sitelinks, indicating international recognition across multiple languages. * **Geographic Specificity:** Defined by precise coordinates (45.368497, 7.258777) within the Turin metropolitan area. * **Municipal Classification:** Serving as a distinct entry in the "comune of Italy" category with 60 related sitelinks. ## Body ### Administrative Structure and Location Groscavallo operates as a *comune*, the lowest level of administrative division in Italy. It is currently located within the Metropolitan City of Turin, a metropolitan city in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. This metropolitan city structure was established in the year 2015. Prior to this inception, Groscavallo fell under the jurisdiction of the Province of Turin, which was a former province in Italy active from 1859 to 2015. The entity is situated in the country of Italy, officially known as the Italian Republic. ### Constituent Settlements The municipality of Groscavallo is not a single contiguous urban center but includes specific human settlements that are administratively part of the comune. These settlements include: * **Pialpetta:** A human settlement located within Groscavallo, Italy. * **Bonzo:** A human settlement situated in Groscavallo, Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, Italy. * **Forno Alpi Graie:** A human settlement located in Groscavallo, Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, Italy. These settlements share the same country affiliation (Italy) and are linked to the main entity through the Groscavallo administrative boundary. ### Geographic and Technical Data The geographic position of Groscavallo is defined by the coordinates latitude 45.368497 and longitude 7.258777. The entity has a recorded sitelink count of 55, reflecting the number of language versions of its Wikipedia article. The official website for the municipality is http://www.comune.groscavallo.to.it. The Wikipedia title for the entity is "Groscavallo," and its Wikidata description identifies it as an "Italian comune." ### Demographic Statistics Population data for Groscavallo indicates a very small resident base. The provided source material lists specific population figures of 202.0, 204.0, 199.0, and 192.0. These figures suggest a fluctuating but consistently low population count, typical of remote or mountainous *comuni* in the Piedmont region. ### Classification and Relationships Groscavallo is categorized under the "comune of Italy," which refers to the municipal divisions of the country. This category has a sitelink count of 60. The entity is directly related to the Metropolitan City of Turin and the former Province of Turin. It is also linked to the broader country entity, Italy, which has a sitelink count of 404. The relationship structure places Groscavallo as a subordinate entity within the Italian administrative hierarchy, specifically under the Piedmont region's metropolitan city system. ## References 1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 2. Italian National Institute of Statistics 3. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2018/index3.html) 4. [Source](https://demo.istat.it/?l=it) 5. GeoNames 6. [Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011. Italian National Institute of Statistics](https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/156224) 7. Wiki Loves Monuments Italia 8. Seismic classification in Italy 9. [Source](https://rischi.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/sismico/attivita/classificazione-sismica)