Imperia
Inpêia (Ligurian) | |
|---|---|
| Città di Imperia | |
 Panorama of Imperia | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Location of Imperia  | |
  Imperia Location of Imperia in Italy  Imperia Imperia (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 43°53′N 8°2′E / 43.883°N 8.033°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | Imperia (IM) |
| Frazioni | Artallo, Borgo d'Oneglia, Cantalupo, Caramagna, Castelvecchio, Clavi, Costa d'Oneglia, Massabovi, Moltedo, Montegrazie, Oliveto, Piani, Poggi, Sant'Agata |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Claudio Scajola |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.95 km2 (17.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 42,328 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Imperiesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 18100 |
| Dialing code | 0183 |
| Patron saint | Leonard of Port Maurice, Saint John (Oneglia) |
| Saint day | 26 November |
| Website | Official 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.
- ^ "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.