Polesella

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Comune di Polesella
Coat of arms of Comune di Polesella
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Veneto
Province Province of Rovigo (RO)
Mayor Ornella Astolfi (since June 14, 2004)
Elevation m
Area 16.6 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 4,128
 - Density 249/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°58′N, 11°45′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0425
Postal code 45038
Frazioni Botta, Ca'Peppina, Ponzilovo, Raccano, Rocca, San Gaetano


Location of Polesella in Italy

Polesella is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rovigo in the Italian region Veneto, located about 70 km southwest of Venice and about 11 km south of Rovigo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,128 and an area of 16.6 km2.[1]

The municipality of Polesella contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Botta, Ca'Peppina, Ponzilovo, Raccano, Rocca, and San Gaetano.

Polesella borders the following municipalities: Arquà Polesine, Bosaro, Canaro, Frassinelle Polesine, Guarda Veneta, Ro.

In 1509 it was the location of the omonymous battle between the Venetian fleet and the troops of Ferrara.

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[edit] References

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