Arco, Trentino

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Arco
Arco (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 45°55′N10°53′E / 45.917°N 10.883°E / 45.917; 10.883
Country Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province Trentino (TN)
Frazioni Bolognano, Caneve, Ceole, Chiarano, Laghel, Linfano, Massone, Mogno, Padaro, Pratosaiano, San Giorgio d'Arco, San Giovanni al Monte, San Martino d'Oltresarca, Varignano, Vigne di Romarzolo, Vignole
Government
  MayorAlessandro Betta (PD)
Area
[1]
  Total63 km2 (24 sq mi)
Elevation
91 m (299 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2009) [2]
  Total16,421
  Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Demonym Arcensi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
38062
Dialing code 0464
Patron saint Saint Anne
Saint day26 July
Website Official website

Arco is a comune in Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy. The town is faced on one side by sheer limestone cliffs jutting up like a wall protecting it and its ancient hilltop castle. King Francis II of the Two Sicilies died here in 1894.

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Main sights

Economy

Tourism is a major part of the local economy, with many Germans and Austrians coming over the Brenner Pass from Austria. Popular tourist activities include windsurfing on nearby Lake Garda, and rock climbing on the walls near the city. The annual Rock Master event, an international climbing competition, is held on the town's outdoor artificial wall. Mountain biking is popular and international bikers flock to the town.

Agriculture is also important, with vines and citrus orchards filling the valley opposite the castle. Agro-chemical plants line the river Sarca towards the lake.

Twin towns

Climate

Climate data for Arco
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average high °C (°F)7
(45)
10
(50)
16
(61)
19
(66)
24
(75)
27
(81)
29
(84)
29
(84)
24
(75)
18
(64)
11
(52)
7
(45)
18
(65)
Average low °C (°F)−4
(25)
−1
(30)
4
(39)
6
(43)
11
(52)
15
(59)
17
(63)
16
(61)
12
(54)
8
(46)
2
(36)
−3
(27)
7
(45)
Source: worldweatheronline.com

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. The Town of Arco, Italy