Gossolengo

Gossolengo (Piacentino: Uslëing [usˈləi̯g] or Urslëing) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Piacenza, in the valley of the Trebbia river.

Gossolengo
Comune di Gossolengo
Coat of arms
Location of Gossolengo
Gossolengo
Location of Gossolengo in Italy
Gossolengo
Gossolengo (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 45°0′N 9°37′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvincePiacenza (PC)
FrazioniCaratta, Quarto, Settima
Area
  Total31.5 km2 (12.2 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total4,197
  Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29020
Dialing code0523

Gossolengo borders the following municipalities: Gazzola, Gragnano Trebbiense, Piacenza, Podenzano, Rivergaro.

The area's economy is traditionally based on agriculture, thought the vicinity to Piacenza has boosted a considerable industrial and construction boom in recent times.

The Etruscan artifact dubbed "Liver of Piacenza" was found in the nearby in 1877.

Demographic evolution

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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