Gemmano

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CountryItaly
FrazioniOnferno, Zollara, Marazzano, Farneto, Villa.
Elevation
404 m (1,325 ft)
DemonymGemmanesi
Gemmano
Comune di Gemmano
Coat of arms of Gemmano
Location of Gemmano
Gemmano is located in Italy
Gemmano
Gemmano
Location of Gemmano in Italy
Gemmano is located in Emilia-Romagna
Gemmano
Gemmano
Gemmano (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 43°54′N 12°35′E / 43.900°N 12.583°E / 43.900; 12.583
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceRimini (RN)
FrazioniOnferno, Zollara, Marazzano, Farneto, Villa.
Government
  MayorRiziero Santi
Area
  Total
18.85 km2 (7.28 sq mi)
Elevation
404 m (1,325 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2022)[2]
  Total
1,119
  Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
DemonymGemmanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47040
Dialing code0541
Patron saintSt. Sebastian
Saint day20 January
WebsiteOfficial website

Gemmano (Romagnol: Zman) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 15 km (9 mi) south of Rimini.

Shelling of German-held Gemmano in September 1944

Gemmano borders the following municipalities: Mercatino Conca, Montescudo-Monte Colombo, Montefiore Conca, San Clemente, Sassocorvaro Auditore, Sassofeltrio.

Sights include the sanctuary of Madonna di Carbognano, built on the ancient site of a God Pan temple.

The town was razed during the Battle of Gemmano, an engagement in World War II.[3]

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