Monchio delle Corti

Monchio delle Corti
Comune
Comune di Monchio delle Corti
The old bridge in Ponte Lugagnano, Monchio delle Corti

Coat of arms
Monchio delle Corti
Location of Monchio delle Corti in Italy
Coordinates: 44°25′N 10°7′E / 44.417°N 10.117°E / 44.417; 10.117
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Parma (PR)
Frazioni Aneta, Antria, Bastia, Casarola, Ceda, Cozzanello, Lugagnano Inferiore, Lugagnano Superiore, Monchio Basso, Montale, Pianadetto, Ponte Lugagnano, Prato, Riana, Rigoso, Rimagna, Ticchiano, Trecoste, Trefiumi, Trincera, Valditacca, Vecciatica
Government
  Mayor Claudio Moretti
Area
  Total 69.04 km2 (26.66 sq mi)
Elevation 820 m (2,690 ft)
Population (31 October 2017[1])
  Total 901
  Density 13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Monchiesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 43010
Dialing code 0521
Website Official website

Monchio delle Corti (Parmigiano: Monc') is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Bologna and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Parma, including part of the Appennino Parmense. The Monte Sillara, at 1,861 metres (6,106 ft), is the highest peak in the province.

Sights include the medieval church of Sts. Lawrence and Michael, reconsacrated in 1536.

References

  1. Data from Istat


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