San Rocco al Porto
Welcome to San Rocco al Porto!
If you are looking for a small gem nestled in the Lombard plain just a few steps from Emilia-Romagna, San Rocco al Porto is the place for you! This town in the province of Lodi, with its 3348 inhabitants, is located on the northern bank of the Po River and was annexed to the Cisalpine Republic back in 1798.
The origins of the name
It is said that San Rocco, protector against the plague, stopped in the woods on the banks of the Po. This may have given the place its name, while "al Porto" refers to the existence of a river landing to connect the areas of Piacenza to Lombardy, to which San Rocco belonged before the Po diverted its course. Today there is a road connection, the state road 9 Via Emilia, but there used to be some "navarolo" (boatman) who ferried people and goods from one bank to the other of the Po.
History
San Rocco al Porto was annexed to the Cisalpine Republic in 1798, following the fate of Lodi and, consequently, Lombardy. In 1869, the municipality of San Rocco al Porto was merged with Mezzana Casati.
Symbols
Our municipality has a coat of arms representing a church on a bridge with the Po River in the background, while the flag is predominantly green.
Society
In San Rocco al Porto, people from various nationalities live together and as of December 31st, 2008, foreign residents in the municipality were 326, representing 9.09% of the population. The most represented nationalities were Romania, Albania, Morocco, Nigeria, and India.
Human geography
The municipal territory includes the capital, the inhabited locality of Mezzana Casati, and Cascina a corte and scattered houses, all immersed in a flat and relaxing landscape.
Infrastructure and transportation
San Rocco al Porto is well connected to the surrounding territory thanks to the state road 9 Via Emilia, which connects Lodi to Piacenza, and the provincial road 145 to San Fiorano. Moreover, the territory is crossed by the A1 motorway, reachable from the "Basso Lodigiano" exit located further north in the territory of Guardamiglio. Unfortunately, despite the fact that the Milan-Bologna railway runs immediately to the east of the town center, the municipal territory is not served by any station, but there are several nearby stations that connect San Rocco al Porto with the main cities in the area.
Local administration
San Rocco al Porto has a responsive and attentive local administration that is always available to solve problems and meet the needs of citizens. The list of local administrations is available to all.
Conclusion
San Rocco al Porto is a small town in Lombardy, but it has a lot to offer. Its strategic geographic location, historical traditions, and beautiful landscape make it a perfect place to live or visit. Come and discover our municipality and be amazed by its beauty!
