Camponogara Explained

Camponogara
Official Name:Comune di Camponogara
Native Name:Camponogara
Coordinates:45.3833°N 16°W
Region:
Metropolitan City:Venice (VE)
Mayor Party:civic list "Insieme con Antonio Fusato"
Mayor:Antonio Fusato (since 26 May 2019)
Area Total Km2:21
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:12945
Population As Of:28 February 2022
Population Demonym:Camponogaresi
Elevation M:5
Saint:Saint Apollonia
Day:9 February
Postal Code:30010
Area Code:(+39) 041
Istat:027004
Frazioni:Calcroci, Campoverardo, Premaore, Prozzolo

Camponogara (Camponogara) is a town in the Metropolitan City of Venice, Veneto, Italy. It is west of SP13, not far from the nearby Brenta river. Economy is based on the production of wine, including Cabernet and Merlot, and manufacturing of shoes and leather products.

Camponogara is split into different frazioni: Premaore, Camponogara, Calcroci and Campoverardo.

History

The name of the town derives from Latin by the words campus and nux ("field" and "walnut"), later simplified by Venetian language to Camponogara. That name stands as a witness of the ancient plantations typical of the territory.

The name of the frazione of Campoverardo derives from the Germanic name Eberhard, probably a famous man that visited that territory during the 7th century. That of Prozzolo comes from the Latin word praedium ("little agricultural fund"), while Premaore is translated in "prato maggiore" ("biggest field").

Main sights

Culture

The comprehensive institute "Antonio Gramsci" is situated in Camponogara. Two kindergartens, three primary schools and one lower secondary school are part of this institution. There is also a municipal kindergarten and two equal kindergartens.

In the village there is a public library, the second of the Riviera del Brenta after that of Dolo.

In 2001, the "Università Popolare di Camponogara" was founded, which has branch offices in most of the municipalities of the Riviera del Brenta. Since 2016, it has also been active in Marcon and Brugine.

Near the town centre is "Dario Fo'" Theatre, housing of concerts, movies and shows.

People

Twin towns

External links

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)