Codigoro

Codigoro (Ferrarese: Codgòr) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ferrara in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Bologna and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Ferrara.

Codigoro
Comune di Codigoro
View of the Pomposa Abbey.
Coat of arms
Location of Codigoro
Codigoro
Location of Codigoro in Italy
Codigoro
Codigoro (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°50′N 12°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceFerrara (FE)
FrazioniCaprile, Italba, Mezzogoro, Pomposa, Pontelangorino, Pontemaodino, Torbiera, Volano
Government
  MayorRita Cinti Luciani
Area
  Total169.8 km2 (65.6 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2008)[2]
  Total12,681
  Density75/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Codigoresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
44021
Dialing code0533
Patron saintSt. Martin
Saint day11 November
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

  • Abbey of Pomposa (9th century)
  • Bishop's Palace, restored in Venetian style in 1732
  • Finance Tower (18th century)
  • Memorial to World War I Soldier, by Codigoro sculptor Mario Sarto

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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