Castel Vittorio

Castelvittorio (Ligurian: Caste, locally U Casté) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) west of Imperia.

Castelvittorio
Comune di Castelvittorio
Coat of arms
Location of Castelvittorio
Castelvittorio
Location of Castelvittorio in Italy
Castelvittorio
Castelvittorio (Liguria)
Coordinates: 43°55′N 7°40′E
CountryItaly
RegionLiguria
ProvinceImperia (IM)
Government
  MayorGian Stefano Orengo
Area
  Total25.8 km2 (10.0 sq mi)
Elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2008[2])[3]
  Total355
  Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Castellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
18037
Dialing code0184
Patron saintSt. Stephen
Saint day26 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Castelvittorio borders the following municipalities: Apricale, Bajardo, Isolabona, Molini di Triora, Pigna and Triora.

The parish church of St. Stephen houses 16th or 17th century bas-relief, a Crucifixion of Jesus by Marcello Venusti (late 16th century) and a crucifix by Anton Maria Maragliano.

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.
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.



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