Portomaggiore
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| Portomaggiore | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Portomaggiore | ||
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  Portomaggiore | ||
| Coordinates: 44°42′N 11°48′E / 44.700°N 11.800°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province | Ferrara (FE) | |
| Frazioni | Gambulaga, Maiero, Portorotta, Portoverrara, Quartiere, Ripapersico, Runco, Sandolo | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Gian Paolo Barbieri | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 126 km2 (49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2007) | ||
| • Total | 12,272 | |
| • Density | 97/km2 (250/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Portuensi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 44015 | |
| Dialing code | 0532 | |
| Patron saint | St. Charles Borromeo | |
| Website | Official website | |
Portomaggiore is a town and comune in the province of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Davide Santon was born here. Marcella Tonioli, an Italian compound archer was also born there
History
Main sights
The main attraction of the comune is the Delizia del Verginese, in the frazione of Gambulaga, a castle-residence built by Duke Alfonso I d'Este in the early 16th century.
External links
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