Scopello


The Commune of Scopello is located in the Valsesia region of the Italian Pennine Alps, in the Piedmontese Province of Vercelli. The municipality covers an area of and ranges in elevation from above sea level. Its main centre of population, and the capoluogo of the commune, is the small town of Scopello which stands on the river Sesia at an elevation of.
Other centres include Casa Pareti, Chioso, Frasso, Villabella, and Alpe di Mera., The last of these, as the name ‘Alpe’ suggests, once provided summer pasture for livestock. Today it is a winter ski resort.

Local government

Scopello belongs to the Comunità Montana Valsesia, a union of various communes in the Valsesia. The mayor is Paolo Ferraris, who stood on a local slate, and was elected on 28 May 2006.

Neighbouring communes

Scopello borders Boccioleto, Campertogno, Caprile, Crevacuore, Guardabosone, Pettinengo, Pila, Piode, Scopa, Trivero, and Valle San Nicolao.

Population trends


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