Sissa, Sissa Trecasali Explained

Sissa
Coordinates:44.9667°N 26°W
Region:Emilia-Romagna
Province:Parma (PR)
Frazioni:Borghetta, Borgonovo, Casalfoschino, Coltaro, Gramignazzo, Palasone, San Nazzaro, Torricella
Mayor:Grazia Cavanna
Area Total Km2:42.9
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:4286
Population As Of:30 June 2009
Population Demonym:Sissesi
Saint:St. James
Day:7 April
Postal Code:43018
Area Code:0521

Sissa is a town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. Administratively, it is a frazione of the comune of Sissa Trecasali in the Province of Parma. It was an independent comune until it was merged in 2014 with Trecasali to form Sissa Trecasali. It is located about 100km (100miles) northwest of Bologna and about 20km (10miles) northwest of Parma.

Sissa borders the following municipalities: Colorno, Gussola, Martignana di Po, Roccabianca, San Secondo Parmense, Torricella del Pizzo, Torrile, Trecasali. The town is home to a Pork carnival in November, known as the Sapori del Maiale.

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  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.