The Province of Biella (, Piedmontese: Provincia ëd Biela) is a province of Italy located in Piedmont. It was created in 1992 and its capital is the city of Biella. It has an area of , and a total population of 178 551 (1-1-2017). There are 82 comuni (singular: comune) in the province . The main comuni by population are: Culture Sacro Monte di Oropa Biella is home to the Sacred Mountain of Oropa, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. External links Official website Official web site for European Sacred Mounts Biella