Carmagnola
Piemonte · Torino

Carmagnola

28,100 residents · 80,100 within 5 km · 241 m above sea level

93Quality of life
73Infrastructure
78Economy

What Carmagnola is actually like

Carmagnola, situated in the Metropolitan City of Turin, offers expats and retirees a strategic location just 29 km south of the capital, facilitating easy access to urban amenities and the scenic beauty of Piemonte. The town has a rich cultural history, evident in its charming historical churches, a contemporary art museum, and civic museum. Notably, Carmagnola is renowned for its production of high-quality vegetables, which plays a significant role in its local economy, alongside industries in metallurgy and food production. The community is vibrant, supported by various local traditions and events that reflect its historical significance. While the town offers a pleasant environment with good healthcare and air quality, some expats may find it somewhat quieter compared to larger cities. However, this calm is part of its charm, providing a welcoming retreat for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle in the Italian countryside.

How Carmagnola is built

Mixed-fabric comune

Pre-war 22%Mid-century 50%Modern 28%
Settlement pattern
Compact
7% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 93%Dispersed 7%
Condition
96%
Mostly sound — 4% needs work
Good / excellent 96%Poor / mediocre 4%
Occupancy
81%
Lived-in year-round — 19% holiday or vacant
Main homes 81%Holiday or vacant 19%
CarmagnolaSan Michele e GratoTuninettiCavalleri-FumeriSan GiovanniMottaBossola
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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