Azzana


Azzana is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department on the island of Corsica, France.

Geography

Azzana is located approximately 13 km northeast of Casaglione and 10 km northwest of Bocognano. The commune is accessible via road D4, which runs from Salice in the west, passes through the centre of the commune and the village, and continues east to Rezza. Road D125 extends southwest from the village to Lopigna. In addition to the main village, there is a hamlet called Vignamajo to the south. The area is remote and rugged, characterized by snow-capped mountains in the north and south and extensive forests.
The river Liamone flows through the centre of the commune, south of the village, and continues west to the sea at Liamone.
The Cruzzini, a tributary of the Liamone, also traverses the commune.

Administration

List of Successive Mayors
FromToNameParty
19882014Jean-Pierre GiacomoniDL then UMP then LR
20142026Thierry LecaDVD

Population

The inhabitants of the commune are known as Azzanais or Azzanaises in French.

Culture and heritage

Civil heritage

The commune has a very large number of buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments.

Religious heritage

The commune has several religious buildings and structures that are registered as historical monuments: