Diano Castello

Diano Castello (Ligurian: Dian Castello) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) southwest of Genoa and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Imperia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,061 and an area of 6.0 square kilometres (2.3 sq mi).

Diano Castello
Dian Castello
Comune di Diano Castello
Church of Nicholas of Bari
Location of Diano Castello
Diano Castello
Location of Diano Castello in Italy
Diano Castello
Diano Castello (Liguria)
Coordinates: 43°55′N 8°4′E
CountryItaly
RegionLiguria
ProvinceProvince of Imperia (IM)
Area
  Total6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total2,061
  Density340/km2 (890/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
18010
Dialing code0183

Diano Castello borders the following municipalities: Diano Arentino, Diano Marina, Diano San Pietro, Imperia, and San Bartolomeo al Mare. The hills surrounding the village are covered with olive groves and with vineyards that produce Vermentino, a white wine. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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