Sestola
Sestola | |
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| Comune di Sestola | |
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show Location of Sestola | |
  Sestola Location of Sestola in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 44°14′N 10°46′E / 44.233°N 10.767°ECoordinates: 44°14′N 10°46′E / 44.233°N 10.767°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Modena (MO) |
| Frazioni | Casine, Castellaro, Rocchetta Sandri, Roncoscaglia, Vesale |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marco Bonucchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.47 km2 (20.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,020 m (3,350 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2014)[3] | |
| • Total | 2,500 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sestolesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 41029 |
| Dialing code | 0536 |
| Website | Official website |
Sestola (Sestolese: Sèstula; Frignanese: Sèstla) is a comune (municipality) situated in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Bologna and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Modena. It is located near the Monte Cimone and other mountains of the northern Apennines separating Emilia and Tuscany.
Sestola borders the following municipalities: Fanano, Fiumalbo, Lizzano in Belvedere, Montecreto, Montese, Pavullo nel Frignano, Riolunato.
Main sights[]
- Fortress, rebuilt in the 16th century but dating to several centuries before.
- Giardino Botanico Alpino "Esperia"
- San Nicola di Bari church
References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links[]
Categories:
- Cities and towns in Emilia-Romagna
- Municipalities of the Province of Modena
- Emilia-Romagna geography stubs