Info Sheet
| Name | Biella |
|---|---|
| Province | Biella |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Population | 43.663 |
| Density | 935pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 420m m |
| Climate Zone | ? |
About Biella
Biella is a municipality of 43.663 inhabitants located in the Biella province in the Italian region of Piedmont in Northern Italy.
It has a population density of 935pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 420m metres above the sea level.
Biella accounts for about 24.59% of the total population in the province of Biella and about 0.07246% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Biella
Biella is a city and comune in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, the capital of the province of the same name. It is located about 80 km northeast of Turin. Biella is known for its textile industry, especially wool. The city has a population of around 45,000 people.Biella has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. The city grew around the Abbey of San Stefano, founded in the 4th century AD. In the 12th century, Biella became a free commune. The textile industry began to develop in the 13th century. Over the centuries, Biella was ruled by various noble families including the House of Savoy. Today, Biella remains an important center for the textile and fashion industries in Italy. The city has a well-preserved historic center with medieval architecture.
Climate
Biella is classified as a Climate Zone ?, which means it is . The local climate is characterized by winters which are long and cold and summers which are dry and very hot. There are frequent precipitations in autumn and spring, and fog is not uncommon.
The province of Biella experiences on average 44.30 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 15.50 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 104.28 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Biella enjoys approximately 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 292.00 sunny days in a year.
