Cogorno (, ) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about southeast of Genoa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,316 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Cogorno borders the municipalities of Carasco, Chiavari, Lavagna, and Ne.
The municipality of Cogorno contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Salvatore, Panesi, Monticelli, and Breccanecca.
The maternal family of Pope Francis is from Cogorno, and he is buried in stone from the region.
Main sights
Basilica of San Salvatore dei Fieschi Santa Giustina, Panesi
Demographic evolution
References
External links www.comune.cogorno.ge.it/