Crodo

Crodo
Comune
Comune di Crodo
Crodo
Location of Crodo in Italy
Coordinates: 46°13′N 8°19′E / 46.217°N 8.317°E / 46.217; 8.317Coordinates: 46°13′N 8°19′E / 46.217°N 8.317°E / 46.217; 8.317
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Province Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB)
Frazioni Alpiano, Rencio, Molinetto, Salecchio (o Bagni), Cravegna, Vegno, Emo, Mozzio, Viceno, Foppiano, Quategno, Braccio, Maglioggio
Government
  Mayor Gianfranco Peverini
Area
  Total 61.8 km2 (23.9 sq mi)
Elevation 508 m (1,667 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 1,487
  Density 24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Crodesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 28862
Dialing code 0324
Website Official website

Crodo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Verbania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,487 and an area of 61.8 square kilometres (23.9 sq mi).[1]

The municipality of Crodo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Alpiano, Rencio, Molinetto, Salecchio (o Bagni), Cravegna, Vegno, Emo, Mozzio, Viceno, Foppiano, Quategno, Braccio, and Maglioggio.

Crodo borders the following municipalities: Baceno, Crevoladossola, Montecrestese, Premia, Varzo.

Geography

A view of the famous Sass Fendù

In the district Foppiano of Crodo there's a woodland that is famous for the many boulders that were found among the trees. In fact the area is a notorious climbing spot among bouldering climbers and the boulder "Sass Fendù" has become a symbol of this place. The valley is known for climbing since the late 90s mostly because of the many gathering and competitions that have been arranged there.


Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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