Cadeo

Cadeo (Piacentino: La Cadé or Cadé) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Piacenza. It has about 5,600 inhabitants. The name is derived from Italian, meaning "House of God." This refers to a time when Cadeo was a stop-over for Christian pilgrims. The photo of the church accompanying this article is actually on the Via Emilia in Roveleto.

Cadeo
Comune di Cadeo
Location of Cadeo
Cadeo
Location of Cadeo in Italy
Cadeo
Cadeo (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°58′N 9°50′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvincePiacenza (PC)
FrazioniRoveleto, Saliceto, Fontana Fredda
Area
  Total38.6 km2 (14.9 sq mi)
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total5,601
  Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29010
Dialing code0523
WebsiteOfficial website
Fontana Fredda tower

Cadeo borders the following municipalities: Carpaneto Piacentino, Cortemaggiore, Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Pontenure. The Municipal Building for Cadeo is located in Roveleto, which is to the south-east on the Via Emilia. Roveleto is also the site of the closest railroad station to Cadeo.

Demographic evolution

Twin towns

Cadeo is twinned with:

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.


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