Riolo Terme

Riolo Terme
Comune
Comune di Riolo Terme

Coat of arms

Riolo Terme within the Province of Ravenna
Riolo Terme
Location of Riolo Terme in Italy
Coordinates: 44°17′N 11°44′E / 44.283°N 11.733°E / 44.283; 11.733Coordinates: 44°17′N 11°44′E / 44.283°N 11.733°E / 44.283; 11.733
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)[1]
 • 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

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.

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

Twin towns

Riolo Terme is twinned with:

References

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

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