San Secondo Parmense

San Secondo Parmense (Sansecondino: San Sgond or Sasgon; Parmigiano: San Zgónd) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 200 kilometres (120 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Parma.

San Secondo Parmense
Comune di San Secondo Parmense
View of San Secondo historical centre.
Coat of arms
Location of San Secondo Parmense
San Secondo Parmense
Location of San Secondo Parmense in Italy
San Secondo Parmense
San Secondo Parmense (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°55′N 10°14′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceParma (PR)
FrazioniCase Pizzo, Castell'Aicardi, Copezzato, Corticelli, Martorano, Pavarara, Ronchetti, Valle, Villa Baroni
Government
  MayorAntonio Dodi
Area
  Total38.2 km2 (14.7 sq mi)
Population
 (30 June 2016)[2]
  Total5,718
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sansecondini (dialect: Sgunden)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
43017
Dialing code0521
Patron saintBlessed Virgin
Saint day25 March
WebsiteOfficial website

San Secondo Parmense borders the following municipalities: Fontanellato, Roccabianca, Sissa Trecasali, Soragna.

The main sights are the Rocca dei Rossi castle and the San Genesio pieve (known from 1084).

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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