Taggia

Taggia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 110 kilometres (68 miles) southwest of Genoa and about 15 km (9 mi) west of Imperia. It has around 13,000 inhabitants.

Taggia
Comune di Taggia
Location of Taggia
Taggia
Location of Taggia in Italy
Taggia
Taggia (Liguria)
Coordinates: 43°52′N 7°51′E
CountryItaly
RegionLiguria
ProvinceImperia (IM)
FrazioniArma di Taggia, Borghi, Levà
Government
  MayorMario Conio
Area
  Total30.87 km2 (11.92 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)
  Total14,040
  Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
DemonymTaggiaschi or Tabiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
18018
Dialing code0184
Patron saintMadonna of the Miracles and St. Benedict Revelli
Saint daySecond Saturday in February
WebsiteOfficial website

Taggia borders the following municipalities: Badalucco, Castellaro, Ceriana, Dolcedo, Pietrabruna, Riva Ligure, and Sanremo. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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