Crodo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Verbania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,487 and an area of 61.8 square kilometres (23.9 sq mi).[3]
Crodo | |
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| Comune di Crodo | |
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Location of Crodo  | |
  Crodo Location of Crodo in Italy  Crodo Crodo (Piedmont) | |
| Coordinates: 46°13′N 8°19′E / 46.217°N 8.317°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Province | Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB) |
| Frazioni | Alpiano, Rencio, Molinetto, Salecchio (o Bagni), Cravegna, Vegno, Emo, Mozzio, Viceno, Mondei, Rovallo, Cuga, Foppiano, Quategno, Braccio, Maglioggio, Prepiana, Garina |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ermanno Savoia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.8 km2 (23.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,487 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Crodesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 28862 |
| Dialing code | 0324 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality of Crodo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Alpiano, Rencio, Molinetto, Salecchio (o Bagni), Cravegna, Vegno, Emo, Mozzio, Viceno, Mondei, Rovallo, Cuga, Foppiano, Quategno, Braccio, Maglioggio, Prepiana, Garina.
Crodo borders the following municipalities: Baceno, Crevoladossola, Montecrestese, Premia, Varzo.
Geography
editIn the district Foppiano of Crodo there's a woodland that is famous for the many boulders that were found among the trees. In fact the area is a notorious climbing spot among bouldering climbers and the boulder "Sass Fendù" has become a symbol of this place. The valley is known for climbing since the late 90s mostly because of the many gathering and competitions that have been arranged there.
Demographic evolution
editReferences
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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