Casalecchio di Reno
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| Casalecchio di Reno | |||
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| Comune di Casalecchio di Reno | |||
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 Casalecchio di Reno
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| Coordinates: 44°29′N 11°17′E / 44.483°N 11.283°ECoordinates: 44°29′N 11°17′E / 44.483°N 11.283°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | ||
| Province | Province of Bologna (BO) | ||
| Frazioni | Old frazioni have been replaced by five zones: Croce, Centro (or Garibaldi), Ceretolo, San Biagio, Tizzano Eremo | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Simone Gamberini | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 17 km2 (7 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | ||
| Population (30 June 2008) | |||
| • Total | 25,091 | ||
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Casalecchiesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 40033 | ||
| Dialing code | 051 | ||
| Patron saint | Saint Martin of Tours | ||
| Saint day | 11 November | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Casalecchio di Reno is a town and comune of 32,877 inhabitants, situated in the Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy.
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[edit] History
Casalecchio's name is derived from Casaliculum (collection of little houses), and from the presence of the Reno River. The site has archaeological treasures dating from the Paleolithic and Villanovan eras; Etruscan remains have also been found.
The Battle of Casalecchio took place here on June 26, 1402. Casalecchio was heavily damaged by Allied bombers during World War II.
[edit] Economy
The commune has the headquarters of the cooperative Coop.[1]
[edit] Twin towns
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official website (Italian)
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