Pietrabruna

Pietrabruna ( in Ligurian: Priabrùna ) is a municipality with 546 inhabitants (as at 31 December 2012) in the northern Italian region of Liguria. Politically it belongs to the province of Imperia.

Geography

Pietra Bruna is situated on the slopes of the 1149 meter high Monte Faldo. The typical Ligurian mountain village is in the old town center of typical narrow streets and small squares. Pietrabruna belongs to the Comunità Montana dell'Olivo and is about 17 kilometers from the provincial capital of Imperia.

According to the Italian classifications for seismic activity, the community of Zone 2 has been assigned. This means that Pietrabruna is in a seismically active zone moderate to strong.

Climate

The municipality is classified under climate category D, as the number of degree days has a value of 2093. This means that in Italy legally regulated heating season is between November 1 and April 15 for 12 hours per day.

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