Moïta

This article is about the commune in Haut-Corse, France. For the municipality in Portugal, see Moita.
Moïta
Moita
Moïta

Coordinates: 42°16′40″N 9°24′50″E / 42.2778°N 9.4139°E / 42.2778; 9.4139Coordinates: 42°16′40″N 9°24′50″E / 42.2778°N 9.4139°E / 42.2778; 9.4139
Country France
Region Corsica
Department Haute-Corse
Arrondissement Corte
Canton Moïta-Verde
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Dominique Gozzi
Area1 6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population (2008)2 81
 • Density 14/km2 (35/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
INSEE/Postal code 2B161 / 20270
Elevation 220–1,160 m (720–3,810 ft)
(avg. 560 m or 1,840 ft)

1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once.

Moïta is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica.

Administration

Moïta is the seat of the canton of Moïta-Verde, which includes 13 other communes: Aléria, Ampriani, Campi, Canale-di-Verde, Chiatra, Linguizzetta, Matra, Pianello, Pietra-di-Verde, Tallone, Tox, Zalana and Zuani.[1]

Geography

Moïta is 74 kilometres (46 mi) to the south of Bastia and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the sea. It was part of the ancient parish of Serra. Its territory is split between mountain and plain.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1962215—    
1968231+7.4%
1975200−13.4%
1982164−18.0%
1990121−26.2%
199976−37.2%
200881+6.6%

See also

References

  1. ↑ "France, le trésor des régions: Département: Haut-Corse" (in French). Retrieved 2008-05-06..
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