Sissa, Sissa Trecasali
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the comune, see Sissa Trecasali.
Sissa is a town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. Administratively, it is a frazione of the comune of Sissa Trecasali in the Province of Parma. It was an independent comune until it was merged in 2014 with Trecasali to form Sissa Trecasali. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Parma.
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Sissa | |
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Coordinates: 44°58′N 10°16′E | |
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)[2] | |
• Total | 4,286 |
• Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Demonym | Sissesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 43018 |
Dialing code | 0521 |
Patron saint | St. James |
Saint day | 7 April |
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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.