Capraia

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This article is about the island. For the plant genus, see Capraia (genus)
Capraia Isola
Coat of arms of Capraia Isola
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Capraia Isola in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Province of Livorno (LI)
Elevation 52 m (171 ft)
Area 19.0 km² (7 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 366
 - Density 19/km² (49/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 43°3′N, 9°51′E
Gentilic capraiesi
Dialing code 0586
Postal code 57032

Capraia, called Capraria in ancient times, is an island of Italy, part of the Tuscan Archipelago, off the northwest coast, belonging to the Province of Livorno. It is 62 km from the city of Livorno by sea, and 32 km northwest of the island of Elba; it is slightly closer (at 30 km) to the French island of Corsica. It is of volcanic origin, has an area of 19 km² and its highest point is 466 m above sea level. As of 31 December 2004, the comune (municipality) of Capraia Isola had a population of 366.[1]

The island produces wine, and is a centre of the anchovy fishery. It became Genoese in 1527 and was strongly fortified. In 1796 it was occupied for a short time by Horatio Nelson. Part of the island was formerly occupied by an agricultural penal colony, but it was shut down in 1986. Most of the island has been made into a national park. About 40 km to the north is the island of Gorgona, which is also famous for its anchovies.

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


Coordinates: 43°02′N, 9°49′E