Riolo Terme

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.

Riolo Terme
Comune di Riolo Terme
Coat of arms
Riolo Terme within the Province of Ravenna
Location of Riolo Terme
Riolo Terme
Location of Riolo Terme in Italy
Riolo Terme
Riolo Terme (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°17′N 11°44′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceRavenna (RA)
FrazioniBorgo Rivola, Cuffiano, Isola, Mazzolano, Torranello
Area
  Total44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2011)[2]
  Total5,777
  Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Riolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48025
Dialing code0546
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint dayFirst Monday in May
WebsiteOfficial website

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. "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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