Carpi, Emilia-Romagna

Carpi ([ˈkarpi]; Emilian: Chèrp) is an Italian town and comune of about 71,000 inhabitants in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna. It is a busy centre for industrial and craft activities and for cultural and commercial exchanges.

Carpi
Città di Carpi
Carpi within the Province of Modena
Location of Carpi
Carpi
Location of Carpi in Italy
Carpi
Carpi (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°47′N 10°53′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniBudrione, Cantone di Gargallo, Cibeno Pile, Cortile, Fossoli, Gargallo, Lama di Quartirolo, Migliarina, Osteriola, San Marino, San Martino Secchia, Santa Croce
Government
  MayorAlberto Bellelli (Centrosinistra)
Area
  Total131.54 km2 (50.79 sq mi)
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)
  Total71,148
  Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
DemonymCarpigiani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41012
Dialing code059
Patron saintSan Bernardino da Siena
Saint day20 May
WebsiteOfficial website
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