Calendasco

Calendasco
Comune
Comune di Calendasco
The 12th-century castle of Calendasco.

Coat of arms
Calendasco
Location of Calendasco in Italy
Coordinates: 45°5′N 9°36′E / 45.083°N 9.600°E / 45.083; 9.600Coordinates: 45°5′N 9°36′E / 45.083°N 9.600°E / 45.083; 9.600
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Piacenza (PC)
Frazioni Boscone Cusani, Cotrebbia Nuova
Government
  Mayor Francesco Zangrandi
Area
  Total 37.3 km2 (14.4 sq mi)
Elevation 55 m (180 ft)
Population (31 August 2007)[1]
  Total 2,412
  Density 65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Calendaschesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 29010
Dialing code 0523
Website Official website

Calendasco (Piacentino: Calindasch) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Piacenza.


Bridge on the Trebia

Calendasco was founded along the Via Emilia; entering the town over the bridge over the Trebbia River is a plaque commemorating the Battle of Trebbia (213 BC) where the army of Hannibal defeated the Romans.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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