Montecreto
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Montecreto (Frignanese: Muntcrêt) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Bologna and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Modena.
CountryItaly
FrazioniAcquaria, Magrignana, Strettara, Rovinella
Elevation864 m (2,835 ft)
DemonymMontecretesi
Montecreto | |
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| Comune di Montecreto | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Montecreto Location of Montecreto in Italy  Montecreto Montecreto (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°15′N 10°43′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Modena (MO) |
| Frazioni | Acquaria, Magrignana, Strettara, Rovinella |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leandro Bonucchi |
| Area | |
• Total | 31.2 km2 (12.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 864 m (2,835 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 946 |
| • Density | 30.3/km2 (78.5/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Montecretesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 41025 |
| Dialing code | 0536 |
| Patron saint | John the Baptist |
| Saint day | 24 June |
| Website | http://www.comune.montecreto.mo.it/ |
Montecreto borders the following municipalities: Lama Mocogno, Pavullo nel Frignano, Riolunato, Sestola.
