Camporosso
| Camporosso | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Città di Camporosso | |
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Camporosso beach | |
  Camporosso Location of Camporosso in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 43°49′N 7°38′E / 43.817°N 7.633°ECoordinates: 43°49′N 7°38′E / 43.817°N 7.633°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Imperia (IM) |
| Frazioni | Balloi, Brunetti, Ciaixe, Magauda, San Giacomo, Trinità |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.6 km2 (6.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (Jul. 2008) | |
| • Total | 5,562 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 18033 |
| Dialing code | +39 0184 |
| Patron saint | San Sebastiano |
| Saint day | 20 Jan. |
| Website | Official website |
Camporosso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of Imperia. As of 31 July 2008, it had a population of 5,562 and an area of 17.6 square kilometres (6.8 sq mi).[1]
Geography
Camporosso borders the following municipalities: Dolceacqua, San Biagio della Cima, Vallecrosia, and Ventimiglia.
History
On the 21st of April 1686, the representants of eight villages, Camporosso, Vallebona, Vallecrosia, San Biagio della Cima, Sasso, Soldano, Borghetto San Nicolò and Bordighera had a meeting in order to build what they called "Magnifica Comunità degli Otto Luoghi", which can be translated as: "The magnificent community of the eight villages". Their goal was to gain independence from the nearby rival city of Ventimiglia.[2]
Demographic evolution
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Gandolfo, Andrea (2005). La provincia di Imperia: storia, arti, tradizioni. 1. Blu edizioni.
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