Quattro Castella

Quattro Castella
Comune
Comune di Quattro Castella

Entrance to Quattro Castella
Quattro Castella

Location of Quattro Castella in Italy

Coordinates: 44°38′N 10°28′E / 44.633°N 10.467°E / 44.633; 10.467Coordinates: 44°38′N 10°28′E / 44.633°N 10.467°E / 44.633; 10.467
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province / Metropolitan city Reggio Emilia (RE)
Frazioni Bedogno, Bosco, Braglie, Ca'Fornace, Calinzano, Casa Valle, Forche, La Fornace, Mangallana, Montecavolo, Orologia, Pamperduto, Piazza Navona, Puianello, Roncolo, Rubbianino, Salvarano, Scampate, Selvarola
Government
 • Mayor Andrea Tagliavini
Area
 • Total 46.1 km2 (17.8 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 12,098
 • Density 260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castellesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 42020
Dialing code 0522
Patron saint St. Antoninus
Saint day September 17
Website Official website

Quattro Castella is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Reggio Emilia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 12,098 and an area of 46.1 square kilometres (17.8 sq mi).[1]

Quattro Castella borders the following municipalities: Albinea, Bibbiano, Reggio Emilia, San Polo d'Enza, Vezzano sul Crostolo.

Two of its churches include Sant'Antonino Martire in town; and the Oratory of the Madonna della Battaglia outside of the town.

Demographic evolution

Twin towns

Quattro Castella is twinned with:

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

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