Imperia
Imperia
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| Città di Imperia | |
Panorama of Imperia | |
Location of Imperia | |
| Coordinates: 43°53′N 8°2′E / 43.883°N 8.033°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Province | Imperia (IM) |
| Frazioni | Artallo, Borgo d'Oneglia, Cantalupo, Caramagna, Castelvecchio, Clavi, Costa d'Oneglia, Massabovi, Moltedo, Montegrazie, Oliveto, Piani, Poggi, Sant'Agata |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Claudio Scajola |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.95 km2 (17.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2017) | |
• Total | 42,328 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Imperiesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 18100 |
| Dialing code | 0183 |
| Patron saint | Leonard of Port Maurice, Saint John (Oneglia) |
| Saint day | 26 November |
| Website | Official website |
Imperia (pronounced [imˈpɛːrja] ⓘ; Ligurian: Inpêia [iŋˈpeːja] or Inpéria) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Benito Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 by combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia, as well as the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie.
Imperia is well known for the cultivation of flowers and olives, and is a popular summer destination for visitors. The local Piscina Felice Cascione indoor pool has hosted numerous national and international aquatics events.