Crodo

Crodo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Turin and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Verbania. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,487 and an area of 61.8 square kilometres (23.9 sq mi).^[3]

Crodo
Comune
Comune di Crodo
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Coordinates: 46°13′N 8°19′E
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Province	Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (VB)
Frazioni	Alpiano, Rencio, Molinetto, Salecchio (o Bagni), Cravegna, Vegno, Emo, Mozzio, Viceno, Mondei, Rovallo, Cuga, Foppiano, Quategno, Braccio, Maglioggio, Prepiana, Garina
Government
• Mayor	Ermanno Savoia
Area [1]
• Total	61.8 km2 (23.9 sq mi)
Elevation	508 m (1,667 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2004)[2]
• Total	1,487
• Density	24.1/km2 (62.3/sq mi)
Demonym	Crodesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	28862
Dialing code	0324
Website	Official website

The municipality of Crodo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Alpiano, Rencio, Molinetto, Salecchio (o Bagni), Cravegna, Vegno, Emo, Mozzio, Viceno, Mondei, Rovallo, Cuga, Foppiano, Quategno, Braccio, Maglioggio, Prepiana, Garina.

Crodo borders the following municipalities: Baceno, Crevoladossola, Montecrestese, Premia, Varzo.

Geography

A view of the famous Sass Fendù

In the Foppiano district of Crodo there is a woodland that is famous for the many boulders that are found among the trees. In fact, the area is a notorious climbing spot among bouldering climbers, and the boulder "Sass Fendù" has become a symbol of this place. The valley has been known for climbing since the late 1990s, mostly because of the many gatherings and competitions that have been held there.

Demographic evolution