cambiano

Cambiano is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. It lies in the southeastern part of the Turin metropolitan area, within the Po Valley, and serves as a mainly residential and agricultural community with commuting links to Turin.

The municipality covers a small rural area characterized by farmland, orchards, and modest housing. The population lives mainly in the town center and surrounding frazioni, with growth tied to its accessibility to larger urban centers.

Historically, the area shows traces of medieval settlement and evolved under local noble and ecclesiastical estates in the early modern period.

The economy combines agriculture, including crops typical of the Piedmont plain, with small manufacturing and services. Many residents work in Turin or other nearby towns.

Culture and civic life center on the parish and local associations, with religious feasts, fairs, and community events contributing to the annual calendar.

Cambiano is connected by regional roads and bus services to Turin and neighboring municipalities. The local government is led by a mayor and council.