Arenzano

Arenzano
Comune
Comune di Arenzano

Coat of arms
Arenzano

Location of Arenzano in Italy

Coordinates: 44°24′15″N 8°40′50″E / 44.40417°N 8.68056°ECoordinates: 44°24′15″N 8°40′50″E / 44.40417°N 8.68056°E
Country Italy
Region Liguria
Province Genoa (GE)
Frazioni Terralba
Government
  Mayor Maria Luisa Biorci
Area
  Total 24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Elevation 6 m (20 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
  Total 11,568
  Density 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym Arenzanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 16011
Dialing code 010
Patron saint San Nazario and Celso
Saint day 28 July
Website Official website

Arenzano is a coastal town and comune in the province of Genoa, Liguria, Italy. As of 2007, it has a population of 11,568. This varies a lot during the holiday seasons, since it is a reasonably popular holiday resort for Italians.

There are a number of festivals during the summer, as with many towns in Italy. It is very close to Genoa (the capital town of the province). The town is safe for children to grow up, but buying a house there can be quite expensive. During the summer time Arenzano becomes crowded. Arenzano has an elementary school, a middle school and a couple of kindergartens. It also has a golf course and a few tennis courts.

The town is home to many of the employees of the nearby architectural firm of Renzo Piano.

Main sights

Twin towns

References

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