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Campi

Campi
Chapel of San Cervone
Chapel of San Cervone
Campi is located in France
Campi
Campi
Location in France
Campi is located in Corsica
Campi
Campi
Location in Corsica
Country France
Region Corsica
Department Haute-Corse
Arrondissement Corte
Canton Ghisonaccia
Area
1
5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
19
 • Density 3.8/km2 (9.8/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
2B053 /20270
Elevation 199–1,093 m (653–3,586 ft)
(avg. 554 m or 1,818 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Campi is a small commune, which is like a town or village, located in France. It is found in the Haute-Corse department, which is a region, on the beautiful island of Corsica.

Understanding Campi's Government

Campi is part of a larger area called a canton. This canton is named Ghisonaccia. A canton is a group of communes that work together for some local government services. Campi is one of 20 communes in this canton.

Who Leads Campi?

The leader of Campi is called the mayor. The current mayor is Ghislaine Pietri Filippi. Mayors are elected by the people to manage the commune. They help make decisions for the community.

Exploring Campi's Landscape

Campi is located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) southeast of another village called Moïta. The land around Campi is quite hilly. It reaches up to a mountain peak called Campana. This peak is 1,093 meters (3,586 feet) high. The village itself has many charming old houses. These houses show the history of the area.

Campi's Changing Population

The number of people living in Campi has changed over the years. Like many small villages, its population has become smaller. In 1962, there were 76 people living there. By 2021, the population was 19. This change can happen for many reasons. People might move to bigger cities for work or education.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1962 76 —    
1968 78 +2.6%
1975 42 −46.2%
1982 40 −4.8%
1990 32 −20.0%
1999 28 −12.5%
2008 23 −17.9%
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