Cap Corse
Cap Corse | |
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Location within the geographical area | |
| Coordinates: 42°50′N 9°25′E / 42.833°N 9.417°E | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Corsica |
| Department | Haute-Corse |
| No. of communes | 18 |
| Established | 2014 |
| Seat | Brando |
Area | 305.7 km2 (118.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | 6,706 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (60/sq mi) |
| Website | www |
Cap Corse (French pronunciation: [kap kɔʁs]; Corsican: Capicorsu, [kapiˈkɔrsu]; Italian: Capo Corso, [ˈkaːpo ˈkɔrso]), a geographical area of Corsica, is a 40 kilometres (25 mi) long peninsula located at the northern tip of the island. At the base of it is the second largest city in Corsica, Bastia. Cap Corse is also a Communauté de communes comprising 18 communes. The area of the Communauté de communes is 305.7 km2, and its population was 6,706 in 2019. Cap Corse may also refer to a wine made in the region.