Cogorno
Comune in Liguria, Italy
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Cogorno (Italian: [koˈɡorno], Ligurian: [kuˈɡuɾnu]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Genoa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,316 and an area of 9.1 square kilometres (3.5 mi2).[3] Cogorno borders the municipalities of Carasco, Chiavari, Lavagna, and Ne.
Cogorno | |
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| Comune di Cogorno | |
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  Cogorno Location of Cogorno in Italy  Cogorno Cogorno (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 44°19′18″N 9°22′18″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Metropolitan city | Genoa (GE) |
| Frazioni | San Salvatore, Panesi, Monticelli, Breccanecca |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 5,316 |
| • Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 16030 |
| Dialing code | 0185 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality of Cogorno contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Salvatore, Panesi, Monticelli, and Breccanecca.
The maternal family of Pope Francis is from Cogorno, and he is buried in stone from the region.[4]
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