Pigazzano

Coordinates: 44°54′20.56″N 9°33′14.36″E / 44.9057111°N 9.5539889°E / 44.9057111; 9.5539889
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Pigazzano
Pigazzano is located in Italy
Pigazzano
Pigazzano
Location of Pigazzano in Italy
Coordinates: 44°54′20.56″N 9°33′14.36″E / 44.9057111°N 9.5539889°E / 44.9057111; 9.5539889
Country Italy
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvincePiacenza (PC)
ComuneTravo
Area
 • Total6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Elevation
464 m (1,522 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2009)[1]
 • Total20
 • Density3.2/km2 (8.4/sq mi)
DemonymPigazzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29020
Dialing code0523
Patron saintSt. Antonino of Piacenza
Saint dayJuly, 4

Pigazzano is a frazione of the comune of Travo (Province of Piacenza) in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 24 km southwest of Piacenza.

Geography[edit]

The village is located on a panoramic hill 8 km in north of Travo, near the Trebbia river valley and the town of Rivergaro. Nearest localities are Boffalora and Samiago. Ophiolite dominates the surrounding hills, as the Mount Pillerone (596 amsl).

Events[edit]

Starting from 2003, the association Amici di Pigazzano[2] (Friends of P.) organizes an annual sagra named Pigazzano sotto le stelle (P. under the stars), which lasts three days and takes place in the days of the Feast of the Assumption.

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External links[edit]

Media related to Pigazzano at Wikimedia Commons