Sissa

Sissa
—  Comune  —
Comune di Sissa
Sissa
Location of Sissa in Italy
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
See also Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati.

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.

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References

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