Fidenza

Fidenza (Parmigiano: Fidénsa, locally Bùragh) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Parma, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It has around 27,000 inhabitants. The town was renamed Fidenza in 1927, recalling its Roman name of Fidentia; before, it was called Borgo San Donnino (Parmigiano: Bórgh San Donén).

Fidenza
Bùragh (Emilian)
Città di Fidenza
Town Hall and Garibaldi Obelisk
Location of Fidenza
Fidenza
Location of Fidenza in Italy
Fidenza
Fidenza (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°52′N 10°04′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceParma (PR)
FrazioniBastelli, Cabriolo, Castione Marchesi, Chiusa Ferranda, Chiusa Viarola, Cogolonchio, Fornio, Monfestone, Osteria Pietralunga, Parola, Pieve Cusignano, Ponte Ghiara, Rimale, San Faustino, Santa Margherita, Siccomonte
Government
  MayorAndrea Massari
Area
  Total95 km2 (37 sq mi)
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2017)
  Total26,859
  Density280/km2 (730/sq mi)
DemonymFidentino or Borghigiano
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
43036
Dialing code0524
Patron saintSt. Domninus of Fidenza
Saint dayOctober 9
WebsiteOfficial website
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