San Prospero

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For the saint of this name, see Prosper of Reggio.
San Prospero

Location of San Prospero in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Province of Modena (MO)
Mayor Mario Ferrari (centre-left, elected 2004-06-13)
Elevation 22 m (72 ft)
Area 34.4 km² (13 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 5,087
 - Density 148/km² (383/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°47′N, 11°1′E
Gentilic Sanprosperesi
Dialing code 059
Postal code 41030
Frazioni San Martino sul Secchia, San Lorenzo della Pioppa, San Pietro in Elda, Staggia
Website: comune.sanprospero.mo.it

San Prospero is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 40 km northwest of Bologna and about 15 km northeast of Modena. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,087 and an area of 34.4 km².[1]

The municipality of San Prospero contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Martino sul Secchia, San Lorenzo della Pioppa, San Pietro in Elda, and Staggia.

San Prospero borders the following municipalities: Bomporto, Camposanto, Carpi, Cavezzo, Medolla, Soliera.


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

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