Corniglio

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Comune di Corniglio
Coat of arms of Comune di Corniglio
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Corniglio in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Parma (PR)
Mayor Giovanni Pellegri (since 2004-06-14)
Area 166.5 km² (64 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,200
 - Density 13/km² (34/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°29′N, 10°5′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0521
Postal code 43021
Frazioni Agna, Ballone, Beduzzo, Bellasola, Bosco, Bosco-Centrale, Braia, Ca'Pussini, Canetolo, Casa Martane, Case Pellinghelli, Centrale Idroelettrica, Cirone, Costa, Costa Venturina, Costalbocco, Curatico, Curatico San Rocco, Favet, Grammatica, La Costa, La Villa, Lago, Marra, Miano, Migliarina, Moretta, Mossale, Mossale Inferiore, Mossale Superiore, Mulino Vecchio, Petrignacola di Sopra, Petrignacola di Sotto, Prella, Pugnetolo, Rivalba, Roccaferrara, Sauna, Sesta Inferiore, Sesta Superiore, Signatico, Sivizzo, Staiola, Torre, Tre Rii, Tufi, Vesta, Vestana Inferiore, Vestana Superiore, Vestola-Ghiare, Villula
Website: www.comune.corniglio.pr.it

Corniglio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 100 km west of Bologna and about 40 km southwest of Parma. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,200 and an area of 166.5 km².[1]

Corniglio borders the following municipalities: Bagnone, Berceto, Calestano, Filattiera, Langhirano, Monchio delle Corti, Palanzano, Pontremoli, Tizzano Val Parma.

It is home to a castle, known since 1240. It was built in sandstone by the Rossi family, who held it until the 16th century.

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

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