Castelnuovo Rangone
| Castelnuovo Rangone | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Castelnuovo Rangone | |
  Castelnuovo Rangone Location of Castelnuovo Rangone in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 44°33′N 10°56′E / 44.550°N 10.933°ECoordinates: 44°33′N 10°56′E / 44.550°N 10.933°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Modena (MO) |
| Frazioni | Montale, Cavidole, San Lorenzo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Alperoli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.61 km2 (8.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Population (30 September 2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 13,856 |
| • Density | 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castelnovesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 41051 |
| Dialing code | 059 |
| Patron saint | Saint Celestino |
| Saint day | 6 April |
| Website | Official website |
Castelnuovo Rangone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Bologna and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Modena. The most important economical activity is the production and treatment of pig meat.
The municipality of Castelnuovo Rangone contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Montale, Cavidole, and San Lorenzo. Castelnuovo Rangone borders the following municipalities: Castelvetro di Modena, Formigine, Modena, Spilamberto.
Twin towns
Suhr, Switzerland
References
- ↑ Municipality of Castelnuovo Rangone.