Soldano, Liguria

Soldano
Comune
Comune di Soldano
Soldano

Location of Soldano in Italy

Coordinates: 43°50′N 7°39′E / 43.833°N 7.650°E / 43.833; 7.650Coordinates: 43°50′N 7°39′E / 43.833°N 7.650°E / 43.833; 7.650
Country Italy
Region Liguria
Province / Metropolitan city Imperia (IM)
Frazioni San Martino
Area
 • Total 3.58 km2 (1.38 sq mi)
Elevation 80 m (260 ft)
Population (31 May 2007)[1]
 • Total 879
 • Density 250/km2 (640/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Soldanelli
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 18036
Dialing code 0184
Patron saint John the Baptist
Saint day 24 June

Soldano is a town and comune in the province of Imperia, Liguria (Italy).

History

On the 21st of April 1686, the representants of eight villages, Camporosso, Vallebona, Vallecrosia, San Biagio della Cima, Sasso, Soldano, Borghetto San Nicolò and Bordighera had a meeting in order to build what they called "Magnifica Comunità degli Otto Luoghi", which can be translated as: "The magnificent community of the eight villages". Their goal was to gain independence from the nearby rival city of Ventimiglia.[2]

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ↑ Gandolfo, Andrea (2005). La provincia di Imperia: storia, arti, tradizioni. 1. Blu edizioni.
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