Camposanto
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For the cemetery in Pisa, see Camposanto Monumentale.
| Camposanto | |
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| Comune di Camposanto | |
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| Coordinates: 44°47′N 11°8′E / 44.783°N 11.133°ECoordinates: 44°47′N 11°8′E / 44.783°N 11.133°E | |
| 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.
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