The territory of this small rural commune of theMonferratoCasalese extends over an area of 7.1 square kilometres (2.7 sq mi). Its population of 1,293[3] is concentrated in the village of San Giorgio (Saint George). The communal coat of arms pictures the saint killing the dragon. San Giorgio clusters around a medieval castle on a low hill southwest ofCasale Monferrato, which dominates the road from Casale toAsti.
