Arco, Trentino

Arco
Comune
Città di Arco

Coat of arms
Arco

Location of Arco in Italy

Coordinates: 45°55′N 10°53′E / 45.917°N 10.883°E / 45.917; 10.883
Country Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province / Metropolitan city 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
  Mayor Alessandro Betta
Area
  Total 63 km2 (24 sq mi)
Elevation 91 m (299 ft)
Population (31 March 2009)[1]
  Total 16,421
  Density 260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Arcensi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 38062
Dialing code 0464
Patron saint Saint Anne
Saint day 26 July
Website Official website

Arco (German: Arch) is a comune in Trentino in northeast Italy.

The town is faced on one side by sheer limestone cliffs jutting up like a wall protecting it and its ancient hilltop castle.

Main sights

Castle of Arco

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
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
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)
18.4
(65.2)
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)
6.9
(44.6)
Source: worldweatheronline.com

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. The Town of Arco, Italy

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