Riolo Terme
Riolo Terme (Romagnol: Riô or Riôl) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ravenna in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Ravenna. The main attraction of the town are the termal baths.
Riolo Terme | |
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Comune di Riolo Terme | |
Coat of arms | |
Riolo Terme within the Province of Ravenna | |
Location of Riolo Terme | |
Riolo Terme Location of Riolo Terme in Italy Riolo Terme Riolo Terme (Emilia-Romagna) | |
Coordinates: 44°17′N 11°44′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province | Ravenna (RA) |
Frazioni | Borgo Rivola, Cuffiano, Isola, Mazzolano, Torranello |
Area | |
• Total | 44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) |
Population (Dec. 2011)[2] | |
• Total | 5,777 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Riolesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 48025 |
Dialing code | 0546 |
Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
Saint day | First Monday in May |
Website | Official website |
History
Until 1957, the town was known as Riolo dei Bagni (Riolo of the Baths).
Geography
Riolo Terme borders the following municipalities: Borgo Tossignano, Brisighella, Casola Valsenio, Castel Bolognese, Faenza and Imola. It counts 5 hamlets (frazioni): Borgo Rivola, Cuffiano, Isola, Mazzolano and Torranello.
Demographics
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.
External links
Media related to Riolo Terme at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Italian) Riolo Terme official website
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