Torrile

Torrile
Comune
Comune di Torrile
The pieve of St. John the Baptist.
Torrile
Location of Torrile in Italy
Coordinates: 44°55′N 10°19′E / 44.917°N 10.317°E / 44.917; 10.317
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Parma (PR)
Frazioni Bezze, Borgazzo-Ca'Scipioni, Gainago Ariana, Quartiere Minari, Rivarolo, San Polo (municipal seat), San Siro, Sant'Andrea
Government
 • Mayor Alessandro Fadda
Area
 • Total 37.15 km2 (14.34 sq mi)
Elevation 32 m (105 ft)
Population (30 September 2016)[1]
 • Total 7,741
 • Density 210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Torrilesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 43030
Dialing code 0521
Patron saint St. Blaise
Saint day February 3
Website Official website

Torrile (Parmigiano: Toril) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Parma.

Torrile borders the following municipalities: Colorno, Mezzani, Parma, Sissa Trecasali.

Main sights

In the comune is the pieve of Gainago, known from 1144 and dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It houses 13th-century frescoes with a Deposition, Saint and Madonna with Child. Another sight is the Torre ("Tower") from which the commune takes its name, located in the frazione of Gainago. The patrician Villa Balduino-Serra is home to a large garden and park.

Economy

The town is home to Erreà, which is one of the leader sportswear producers of Italy.

References

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


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