Camposanto

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This article is about the comune in Modena. For the cemetery in Pisa, see Camposanto Monumentale. For other uses, see Campo Santo.
Camposanto
Comune
Comune di Camposanto
Camposanto
Location of Camposanto in Italy
Coordinates: 44°47′N 11°8′E / 44.783°N 11.133°E / 44.783; 11.133Coordinates: 44°47′N 11°8′E / 44.783°N 11.133°E / 44.783; 11.133
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Province of Modena (MO)
Government
 • Mayor Antonella Baldini
Area
 • Total 22.7 km2 (8.8 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2010)
 • Total 3,218
 • Density 140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Demonym Camposantesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 41031
Dialing code 0535
Website Official website

Camposanto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 35 km northwest of Bologna and about 20 km northeast of Modena on the Panaro river. As of 31 December 2010, it had a population of 3,218 and an area of 22.7 km².[1] Although the name in Italian literally means "saint's field", which normally means "cemetery", its original (Latin) name, "Campus Sanctus", probably honoured the 14th century Ferrara family of Santi, who owned the land.

The Battle of Campo Santo was fought here in 1743.

Camposanto borders the following municipalities: Bomporto, Crevalcore, Finale Emilia, Medolla, Ravarino, San Felice sul Panaro, San Prospero.

In May 2012 Camposanto was the epicenter of a 6.0-magnitude earthquake.

Demographic evolution

References

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

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