Venaus
| Venaus | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Venaus | |
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  Venaus Location of Venaus in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°9′N 7°1′E / 45.150°N 7.017°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Turin (TO) |
| Frazioni | Bar Cenisio, Molaretto |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nilo Durbiano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.8 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 604 m (1,982 ft) |
| Population (30 September 2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 962 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Venausini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 10050 |
| Dialing code | 0122 |
| Website | Official website |
Venaus is a comune (municipality) in Susa Valley (Province of Turin) in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 km west of Turin, on the border with France.
Venaus borders the following municipalities: Bramans (France), Giaglione, Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis (France), Mompantero, Moncenisio, and Novalesa.
Procession of the statue of the patron St. Blaise accompanied by traditional man with broadsword
One of four traditional man with broadsword during "sword dance"
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