Corniglio

Corniglio (Parmigiano: Cornì) 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 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Parma.

Corniglio
Comune di Corniglio
Castle of Corniglio.
Castle of Corniglio.
Location of Corniglio
Corniglio is located in Italy
Corniglio
Corniglio
Location of Corniglio in Italy
Corniglio is located in Emilia-Romagna
Corniglio
Corniglio
Corniglio (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°29′N 10°5′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceParma (PR)
FrazioniAgna, Ballone, Beduzzo, Bellasola, Bosco, Bosco-Centrale, Braia, Ca'Pussini, Canetolo, Casa Martane, Case Pellinghelli, Centrale Idroelettrica, Cirone, Costa, Costa Venturina, Costalbocco, Curatico, Curatico San Rocco, Favet, Grammatica, La Costa, La Villa, Lago, Marra, Miano, Migliarina, Moretta, Mossale, Mossale Inferiore, Mossale Superiore, Mulino Vecchio, Petrignacola di Sopra, Petrignacola di Sotto, Prella, Pugnetolo, Rivalba, Roccaferrara, Sauna, Sesta Inferiore, Sesta Superiore, Signatico, Sivizzo, Staiola, Torre, Tre Rii, Tufi, Vesta, Vestana Inferiore, Vestana Superiore, Vestola-Ghiare, Villula
Government
  MayorGiuseppe Delsante
Area
  Total165.7 km2 (64.0 sq mi)
Elevation
690 m (2,260 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)[2]
  Total1,865
  Density11/km2 (29/sq mi)
DemonymCornigliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
43021
Dialing code0521
WebsiteOfficial website

Corniglio borders the following municipalities: Bagnone, Berceto, Calestano, Filattiera, Langhirano, Monchio delle Corti, Palanzano, Pontremoli, Tizzano Val Parma.

It is home to a castle known since 1240. It was built in sandstone by the Rossi family, who held it until the 16th century.

References

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


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