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Riolo Terme

Coordinates: 44°17′N 11°44′E / 44.283°N 11.733°E / 44.283; 11.733
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Riolo Terme
Comune di Riolo Terme
Coat of arms of Riolo Terme
Riolo Terme within the Province of Ravenna
Riolo Terme within the Province of Ravenna
Location of Riolo Terme
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Riolo Terme is located in Italy
Riolo Terme
Riolo Terme
Location of Riolo Terme in Italy
Riolo Terme is located in Emilia-Romagna
Riolo Terme
Riolo Terme
Riolo Terme (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°17′N 11°44′E / 44.283°N 11.733°E / 44.283; 11.733
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceRavenna (RA)
FrazioniBorgo Rivola, Cuffiano, Isola, Mazzolano, Torranello
Area
 • Total44.5 km2 (17.2 sq mi)
Elevation
98 m (322 ft)
Population
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 • Total5,777
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
DemonymRiolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
48025
Dialing code0546
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint dayFirst Monday in May
WebsiteOfficial website

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.

History

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Until 1957, the town was known as Riolo dei Bagni (Riolo of the Baths).

Geography

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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

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Twin towns

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Riolo Terme is twinned with:

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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