Bentivoglio, Emilia-Romagna

Bentivoglio (Northern Bolognese: Bäntvói or Bentvói) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Bologna in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Bologna.

Bentivoglio
Comune
Comune di Bentivoglio
Villa Smeraldi.
Location of Bentivoglio
Bentivoglio
Location of Bentivoglio in Italy
Bentivoglio
Bentivoglio (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°38′N 11°25′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
Metropolitan cityBologna (BO)
Government
 • MayorErika Ferranti
Area
 • Total51.1 km2 (19.7 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
 • Total5,495
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Bentivogliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
40010
Dialing code051
WebsiteOfficial website

Bentivoglio borders the following municipalities: Argelato, Castel Maggiore, Granarolo dell'Emilia, Malalbergo, Minerbio, San Giorgio di Piano, San Pietro in Casale.

History

First settlements in Bentivoglio's territory date back to the Villanovan civilization, as testified by some cremation tombs dating from the 10th century BC and by a 6th-century BC stele. The Romans carried first measures for land reclamation.

In the Middle Ages the central area of the territory was called "Poledrano Bridge"; the name stemmed from the passage of foals on the Navile canal bridge.

Main sights

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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