Ponte dell'Olio

Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Location of Ponte dell'Olio

44°52′N 9°38′E / 44.867°N 9.633°E / 44.867; 9.633CountryItalyRegionEmilia-RomagnaProvinceProvince of Piacenza (PC)FrazioniFolignano, Torrano, Zaffignano, Castione, Sarmata, Monte Santo, Biana, CassanoArea

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• Total44.0 km² (17.0 sq mi)Elevation

217 m (712 ft)Population

(Dec. 2004)^[2]

• Total4,917 • Density110/km² (290/sq mi)DemonymPontolliesiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

29028

Dialing code0523

Ponte dell'Olio (Piacentino: Al Pont da l'Oli [ɐl ˈpoŋt dɐ ˈlɔli]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Piacenza, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) south of Piacenza, about 85 kilometres (53 mi) south of Milan and about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Bologna. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,917 and an area of 44.0 square kilometres (17.0 sq mi).^[3]

Among the sites is the Castello di Riva located next to the river Nure. The castle is privately owned and undergoing restoration.

The municipality of Ponte dell'Olio contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Folignano, Torrano, Zaffignano, Castione, Sarmata, Monte Santo, Biana, and Cassano.

Ponte dell'Olio borders the following municipalities: Bettola, Gropparello, San Giorgio Piacentino, Vigolzone.

Demographic evolution

Notable people

Mara Romero Borella (born 1986), mixed martial artist
Marco Andreolli (born 1986), Italian professional footballer

References

^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.