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 Cesare Beggi
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

References

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

External links

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