Briga Alta is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the region of Piedmont in Italy. With a population of 41 in an area of , it is the least densely populated municipality in Italy.

Geography

The village is located about south of Turin and about southeast of Cuneo, on the border with France.

Briga Alta is made up of the frazioni of Carnino, Piaggia (the seat of the municipality), and Upega, and borders the municipalities of Chiusa di Pesio, Cosio di Arroscia, La Brigue (France), Limone Piemonte, Mendatica, Ormea, Roccaforte Mondovì, Tende (France), and Triora.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 41, of which 61.0% are male, and 39.0% are female. Minors make up 9.8% of the population, and seniors make up 19.5%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 2.5% of the total population. The foreign country of birth is France.

See also

• Passo Tanarello

References