Castel Maggiore
Castel Maggiore (Bolognese: Castèl Mażåur) is an Italian commune in the Metropolitan City of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, central Italy, located 9 kilometres (6 mi) north of the centre of Bologna. Though its name recalls a translation like Great Castle, the name is actually derived from the earlier name Castaniolo Maggiore, which means "Bigger Chestnut Tree", in relation to another nearby village still today named "Castagnolino", meaning "Small Chestnut Tree".
Castel Maggiore | |
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| Comune di Castel Maggiore | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Castel Maggiore | |
Castel Maggiore Location of Castel Maggiore in Italy Castel Maggiore Castel Maggiore (Emilia-Romagna) | |
| Coordinates: 44°34′N 11°22′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Metropolitan city | Bologna (BO) |
| Frazioni | Boschetto, Primo Maggio, Trebbo, Sabbiuno |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Belinda Gottardi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2017) | |
| • Total | 18,349 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castelmaggioresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 40013 |
| Dialing code | 051 |
| Patron saint | St. Andrew |
| Saint day | October 30 |
| Website | Official website |
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