Quattro Castella
Quattro Castella (Reggiano: I Quâter Castē) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Bologna and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Reggio Emilia.
Quattro Castella | |
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| Comune di Quattro Castella | |
 Entrance to Quattro Castella | |
Location of Quattro Castella 
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| Coordinates: 44°38′N 10°28′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Reggio Emilia (RE) |
| Frazioni | Bedogno, Bosco, Braglie, Ca' Fornace, Calinzano, Casa Valle, Forche, La Fornace, Mangallana, Montecavolo, Orologia, Pamperduto, Piazza Navona, Puianello, Roncolo, Rubbianino, Salvarano, Scampate, Selvarola |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andrea Tagliavini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.31 km2 (17.88 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,185 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Castellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 42020 |
| Dialing code | 0522 |
| Patron saint | St. Antoninus |
| Saint day | September 17 |
| Website | Official website |
Quattro Castella borders the following municipalities: Albinea, Bibbiano, Reggio Emilia, San Polo d'Enza, Vezzano sul Crostolo.
Two of its churches include Sant'Antonino Martire in town; and the Oratory of the Madonna della Battaglia outside of the town.
Twin towns
Quattro Castella is twinned with:
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References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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