Cipressa is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Imperia in the Italian region Liguria, located about 100 km southwest of Genoa and about 9 km southwest of Imperia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,183 and an area of 9.5 km2. Cipressa borders the following municipalities: Civezza, Costarainera, Pietrabruna, Pompeiana, San Lorenzo al Mare, Santo Stefano al Mare, and Terzorio. Its frazione of Lingueglietta is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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