Camporosso

Camporosso
Comune
Città di Camporosso

Camporosso beach
Camporosso

Location of Camporosso in Italy

Coordinates: 43°49′N 7°38′E / 43.817°N 7.633°E / 43.817; 7.633Coordinates: 43°49′N 7°38′E / 43.817°N 7.633°E / 43.817; 7.633
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

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Gandolfo, Andrea (2005). La provincia di Imperia: storia, arti, tradizioni. 1. Blu edizioni.
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