Patrimonio Explained

Patrimonio
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Patrimonio (Haute-Corse).svg
Arrondissement:Calvi
Canton:Cap Corse
Insee:2B205
Postal Code:20253
Mayor:Jean-Baptiste Arena[1]
Term:2024 - 2026
Population Demonym:French: Patrimonien.ne|link=no
Corsican: patrimunincu|link=no, Corsican: patrimuninca|link=no
Italian: patrimoniese|link=no
Coordinates:42.6983°N 9.3622°W
Elevation M:100
Elevation Min M:0
Elevation Max M:1025
Area Km2:17.46

Patrimonio (pronounced as /it/; in French patʁimɔnjo/; Corsican: Patrimoniu, in Corsican pronounced as /patriˈmɔnju/) is a commune in the French department of Upper Corsica, collectivity and island of Corsica.

The inhabitants are known as patrimoniens and patrimoniennes in French, patrimuninchi (singular: patrimunincu, patrimuninca) in Corsican, and patrimoniesi (singular: patrimoniese) in Italian.

Geography

Located 12 km from Bastia and 4 km from the micro-region of Saint-Florent, this wine-growing commune is the gateway to the Cap Corse (peninsula at the northernmost point of Corsica).

History

The village of Patrimonio is known for the quality of its AOC (quality-controlled designation of origin) wines and for its guitar nights. The festival lasts for a week.

Population

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 16 April 2024. fr.