Imperia

Imperia
Inpêia (Ligurian)
Città di Imperia
Panorama of Imperia
Panorama of Imperia
Flag of Imperia
Coat of arms of Imperia
Location of Imperia
Map
Imperia is located in Italy
Imperia
Imperia
Location of Imperia in Italy
Imperia is located in Liguria
Imperia
Imperia
Imperia (Liguria)
Coordinates: 43°53′N 8°2′E / 43.883°N 8.033°E / 43.883; 8.033
CountryItaly
RegionLiguria
ProvinceImperia (IM)
FrazioniArtallo, Borgo d'Oneglia, Cantalupo, Caramagna, Castelvecchio, Clavi, Costa d'Oneglia, Massabovi, Moltedo, Montegrazie, Oliveto, Piani, Poggi, Sant'Agata
Government
 • MayorClaudio Scajola
Area
 • Total45.95 km2 (17.74 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)[2]
 • Total42,328
 • Density920/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
DemonymImperiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
18100
Dialing code0183
Patron saintLeonard of Port Maurice, Saint John (Oneglia)
Saint day26 November
WebsiteOfficial website

Imperia (pronounced [imˈpɛːrja] ; Ligurian: Inpêia [iŋˈpeːja] or Inpéria) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 by combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, as well as the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie.

Imperia is well known for the cultivation of flowers and olives, and is a popular summer destination for visitors. The local Piscina Felice Cascione indoor pool has hosted numerous national and international aquatics events.

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.