San Felice sul Panaro

San Felice sul Panaro (Sanfeliciano: San Flîs) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Modena.

San Felice sul Panaro
Comune
Comune di San Felice sul Panaro
Location of San Felice sul Panaro
San Felice sul Panaro
Location of San Felice sul Panaro in Italy
San Felice sul Panaro
San Felice sul Panaro (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°50′N 11°8′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniDogaro, Pavignane, Rivara, San Biagio in Padule
Government
 • MayorAlberto Silvestri
Area
 • Total51.5 km2 (19.9 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2015)[2]
 • Total10,881
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sanfeliciani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41038
Dialing code0535
WebsiteOfficial website

San Felice sul Panaro since Roman times has been an important center of the central Po valley in northern Italy. The main activity was farming until the development of agriculture related industries during the 20th century.

2012 earthquakes

The region was struck by a two earthquakes in May 2012. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.0, occurred on May 20, 2012. Although no residents of San Felice sul Panaro were reported to have died, the town's Rocca Estense castle was severely damaged by the quake.[3]

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region On May 29, 2012, killing at least 17 people and collapsing churches and factories. About 200 people were injured 14,000 people were left homeless.[4] At least three of the deaths occurred in San Felice sul Panaro when the roof of a machine shop collapsed on workers.[5]

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.
  3. "Italy quake victims wake in cars, tents, schools". San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. May 21, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  4. Barry, Colleen (May 30, 2012). "17 dead and 200 injured in latest killer quake in northern Italy". Dailystar.
  5. Arsie, Alberto (May 30, 2012). "Workers among 16 dead in latest big Italian quake". Associated Press. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
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