Sissa
| Sissa | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Sissa | ||
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  Sissa Location of Sissa in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°58′N 10°16′E / 44.967°N 10.267°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Parma (PR) | |
| Frazioni | Borghetta, Borgonovo, Casalfoschino, Coltaro, Gramignazzo, Palasone, San Nazzaro, Torricella | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Grazia Cavanna | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 42.9 km2 (16.6 sq mi) | |
| Population (30 June 2009)[1] | ||
| • Total | 4,286 | |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sissesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 43018 | |
| Dialing code | 0521 | |
| Patron saint | St. James | |
| Saint day | 7 April | |
Sissa is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Parma.
Sissa borders the following municipalities: Colorno, Gussola, Martignana di Po, Roccabianca, San Secondo Parmense, Torricella del Pizzo, Torrile, Trecasali. The town is home to a Pork carnival in November, known as the Sapori del Maiale.
Main sights
- Rocca dei Terzi
References
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