Castel Bolognese (Romagnol: Castël Bulgnés) 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 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Ravenna. As of 2006, it has a population of about 9,000 inhabitants.

Castel Bolognese
Comune di Castel Bolognese
Coat of arms of Castel Bolognese
Location of Castel Bolognese
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Castel Bolognese is located in Italy
Castel Bolognese
Castel Bolognese
Location of Castel Bolognese in Italy
Castel Bolognese is located in Emilia-Romagna
Castel Bolognese
Castel Bolognese
Castel Bolognese (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°19′N 11°48′E / 44.317°N 11.800°E / 44.317; 11.800
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceRavenna (RA)
FrazioniBiancanigo, Borello, Campiano, Casalecchio, Pace, Serra
Area
 • Total32.3 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation
32 m (105 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2006)[2]
 • Total9,025
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
DemonymCastellani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48014
Dialing code0546
Patron saintSt. Petronio
Saint dayMonday of Pentecost
WebsiteOfficial website

Castel Bolognese borders the following municipalities: Faenza, Imola, Riolo Terme, Solarolo.

Main sights

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The British Army in Italy 1945 NA21748

Transport

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Rail

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The railway station is called Castel Bolognese–Riolo Terme. It is on the railway line connecting Bologna to Ancona.

Roads

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Castel Bolognese can be reached through the A14 motorway which is the Italian part of the E45 European Route, by taking the exit Imola (coming from the North) or Faenza (coming from the South).

Demographic evolution

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Twin towns

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References

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