Dolcedo

For the Italian wine grape also known as Dolcedo, see Dolcetto.
Dolcedo
Comune
Comune di Dolcedo

Historical centre

Coat of arms
Dolcedo

Location of Dolcedo in Italy

Coordinates: 43°54′N 7°57′E / 43.900°N 7.950°E / 43.900; 7.950Coordinates: 43°54′N 7°57′E / 43.900°N 7.950°E / 43.900; 7.950
Country Italy
Region Liguria
Province / Metropolitan city Imperia (IM)
Frazioni Bellissimi, Castellazzo, Costa Carnara, Isolalunga, Lecchiore, Magliani, Monte Faudo, Ripalta, Santa Brigida, Trincheri
Government
  Mayor Marco Ascheri
Area
  Total 19.32 km2 (7.46 sq mi)
Elevation 75 m (246 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 1,246
  Density 64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Dolcedesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 18100
Dialing code 0183
Patron saint St. Thomas the Apostle
Saint day December 21
Website Official website

Dolcedo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 7 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Imperia.

The communal seat, Piazza, is located in the lower valley of the Prino stream. The other main centers are Isolalunga, Costa Carnara, Bellissimi and Lecchiore. Dolcedo borders the following municipalities: Badalucco, Civezza, Imperia, Montalto Ligure, Pietrabruna, Prelà, Taggia, and Vasia.

History

The boroughs of Dolcedo appeared in the early Middle Ages, populated by refugees from the Ligurian coast. Later it was a fief of the Clavesana family. In the 12th century cultivation of olive became a mainstay of the area. In 1228 the Clavesana ceded their lands to the commune of Genoa.

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Demographic evolution

See also

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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