Riolo Terme
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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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.
CountryItaly
FrazioniBorgo Rivola, Cuffiano, Isola, Mazzolano, Torranello
Elevation98 m (322 ft)
DemonymRiolesi
Riolo Terme | |
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| Comune di Riolo Terme | |
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 Coat of arms | |
.svg) Riolo Terme within the Province of Ravenna | |
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| Coordinates: 44°17′N 11°44′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Ravenna (RA) |
| Frazioni | Borgo Rivola, Cuffiano, Isola, Mazzolano, Torranello |
| Area | |
• Total | 44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2011)[2] | |
• Total | 5,777 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (336/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Riolesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 48025 |
| Dialing code | 0546 |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Saint day | First Monday in May |
| Website | Official 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:
Oberasbach, Germany
