Sestola
Sestola (Sestolese: Sèstula; Frignanese: Sèstla) is a comune (municipality) 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 | |
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| Comune di Sestola | |
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Location of Sestola 
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  Sestola Location of Sestola in Italy  Sestola Sestola (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°14′N 10°46′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)[2] | |
| • 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 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.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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