Concordia sulla Secchia

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Concordia sulla Secchia
—  Comune  —
Comune di Concordia sulla Secchia

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Concordia sulla Secchia is located in Italy
Concordia sulla Secchia
Location of Concordia sulla Secchia in Italy
Coordinates: 44°55′N 10°59′E / 44.917°N 10.983°E / 44.917; 10.983
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Modena (MO)
Frazioni Fossa, San Giovanni, Santa Caterina, Vallalta
Government
 • Mayor Carlo Marchini
Area
 • Total 41.2 km2 (15.9 sq mi)
Elevation 22 m (72 ft)
Population (31 May 2009[1])
 • Total 8,879
 • Density 220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Demonym Concordiesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 41033
Dialing code 0535
Website Official website

Concordia sulla Secchia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 50 km northwest of Bologna and about 30 km north of Modena.

Concordia sulla Secchia borders the following municipalities: Mirandola, Moglia, Novi di Modena, Quistello, San Giacomo delle Segnate, San Giovanni del Dosso, San Possidonio.

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[edit] History

In 1710, the duke of Modena (House of Este) acquired the states of Family Pico della Mirandola, among others, the duchy of Mirandola, the marquessate of La Concordia and the lordship of San Martino in Spino.

[edit] Title

As a titular Duke of Modena, the current holder of the title of "Marquis of La Concordia" would be Prince Lorenz of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Data from Istat

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