Monchio delle Corti

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.

Monchio delle Corti
Comune di Monchio delle Corti
The old bridge in Ponte Lugagnano, Monchio delle Corti
Coat of arms
Location of Monchio delle Corti
Monchio delle Corti
Location of Monchio delle Corti in Italy
Monchio delle Corti
Monchio delle Corti (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°25′N 10°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceParma (PR)
FrazioniAneta, 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
  MayorClaudio Moretti
Area
  Total69.04 km2 (26.66 sq mi)
Elevation
820 m (2,690 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2017[2])[3]
  Total901
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Monchiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
43010
Dialing code0521
WebsiteOfficial website

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

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Data from Istat
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.


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