Cocconato

{{Infobox Italian comune

| name = Cocconato

| official_name = Comune di Cocconato

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| coordinates = {{coord|45|5|N|8|2|E|type:city(1,629)_region:IT|display=inline}}

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| region = Piedmont

| province = Asti (AT)

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| mayor = Monica Marello

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| area_total_km2 = 16.8

| population_footnotes = All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

| population_total = 1609

| population_as_of = 31 December 2010

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| population_demonym = Cocconatesi

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| elevation_m = 491

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| postal_code = 14023

| area_code = 0141

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Cocconato is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Asti in the Italian region Piedmont, located about {{convert|25|km|mi}} east of Turin and about {{convert|25|km|mi}} northwest of Asti. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").{{cite web|url=https://borghipiubelliditalia.it/piemonte/|title=Piemonte|access-date=31 July 2023|language=it}}

Cocconato borders the following municipalities: Aramengo, Brozolo, Montiglio Monferrato, Moransengo, Passerano Marmorito, Piovà Massaia, Robella, and Tonengo. It is located on a hill in the Montferrat traditional region, its economy being based on gastronomy (milk, cheese including the robiola of Cocconato) and agriculture.

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Category:Cities and towns in Piedmont

Category:Borghi più belli d'Italia

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