Porretta Terme
| Porretta Terme | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Porretta Terme | ||
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  Porretta Terme Location of Porretta Terme in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 44°10′N 10°59′E / 44.167°N 10.983°ECoordinates: 44°10′N 10°59′E / 44.167°N 10.983°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province | Bologna (BO) | |
| Frazioni | Castelluccio, Capugnano, Corvella | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Gherardo Nesti | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 33.93 km2 (13.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 349 m (1,145 ft) | |
| Population [1] | ||
| • Total | 4,786 | |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Porrettani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 40046 | |
| Dialing code | 0534 | |
| Patron saint | Santa Maria Maddalena | |
| Saint day | 22 Luglio | |
| Website | Official website | |
Porretta Terme is a town of the Reno Valley Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in the province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. Known since Roman times for its thermal springs, but it is also known as a center for winter sports thanks to the nearby towns of Corno alle scale, Abetone, Monte Cimone.
Porretta Terme is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south-west of Bologna and borders the following municipalities: Gaggio Montano, Granaglione, Castel di Casio, Lizzano in Belvedere.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Porretta Terme is twinned with:
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Francisco Villa, Mexico (2004) -
Ollioules, France (2004)