Sissa | |
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— Comune — | |
Comune di Sissa | |
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Coordinates: | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province | 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 | 99.9/km2 (258.8/sq mi) |
Demonym | 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 km northwest of Bologna and about 20 km 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.