Infobox CityIT
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official_name = La Morra
name = La Morra
region = Piedmont
province = Province of Cuneo (CN)
elevation_m = 513
area_total_km2 = 24.3
population_as_of = Dec. 2004
population_total = 2668
population_density_km2 = 110
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|44|38|N|7|56|E|type:city(2,668)_region:IT
frazioni = Annunziata, Santa Maria, Rivalta, Berri
telephone = 0173
postalcode = 12064
gentilic = lamorresi
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website = [http://www.la-morra.it/ www.la-morra.it/]
mapy = 7.9333
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La Morra is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50 km southeast of Turin and about 40 km northeast of Cuneo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,668 and an area of 24.3 km².[All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.] ]The municipality of La Morra contains the "frazioni" (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Annunziata, Santa Maria, Rivalta, and Berri.
La Morra borders the following municipalities: Alba, Barolo, Bra, Castiglione Falletto, Cherasco, Narzole, Roddi, and Verduno.
History
Long a major wine growing region, it was illegal in La Morra to cut down a Nebbiolo vine. The penalties for this offense range from a fine, to having a hand amputated to hanging.[ O. Clarke "Encyclopedia of Grapes" pg 157 Harcourt Books 2001 ISBN 0151007144 ] ] Demographic evolution
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References
External links
* [http://www.la-morra.it/ www.la-morra.it/]
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