Recco
Recco (Latin: Ricina / Recina) is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, region of Liguria, Italy.
Recco | |
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| Città di Recco | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Recco | |
Recco Location of Recco in Italy Recco Recco (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 44°22′N 9°9′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Metropolitan city | Genoa (GE) |
| Frazioni | Megli, Polanesi, San Rocco, Mulinetti |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlo Gandolfo (Fratelli d'Italia) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.77 km2 (3.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2022) | |
| • Total | 9,442 |
| • Density | 970/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Recchesi or Recchelini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 16036 |
| Dialing code | 0185 |
| Patron saint | San Giovanni Bono |
| Saint day | 10 January and 8 September |
| Website | Official website |
Recco is home to the September 8 fireworks festival honoring the Virgin Mary. The town is also known for being home to the most successful waterpolo team in Italy, and among the best in Europe, Pro Recco.
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