Fontanelice
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Fontanelice (Romagnol: Funtâna) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bologna in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Bologna. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,884 and an area of 36.6 square kilometres (14.1 mi2).[3]
Fontanelice | |
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| Comune di Fontanelice | |
  Fontanelice Location of Fontanelice in Italy  Fontanelice Fontanelice (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°16′N 11°34′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Metropolitan city | Bologna (BO) |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.6 km2 (14.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2014)[2] | |
• Total | 1,984 |
| • Density | 54.2/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 40025 |
| Dialing code | 0542 |
Fontanelice borders the following municipalities: Borgo Tossignano, Casalfiumanese, Casola Valsenio, Castel del Rio. A reinforced concrete bridge over the Santerno River connects Fontanelice to the village of Casalfiumanese.[4]
Demographic evolution
Notable residents
- Architect Giuseppe Mengoni was born in Fontanelice.[5]
