Pavullo nel Frignano

Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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44°20′N 10°50′E / 44.333°N 10.833°E / 44.333; 10.833CountryItalyRegionEmilia-RomagnaProvinceModena (MO)FrazioniBenedello, Camatta, Castagneto, Coscogno, Crocette, Frassineti, Gaiato, Iddiano, Miceno, Montebonello, Montecuccolo, Monteobizzo, Montorso, Monzone, Niviano, Olina, Querciagrossa, Renno, Sant'Antonio, Sassoguidano, VericaGovernment
 • MayorDavide VenturelliArea • Total144.07 km2 (55.63 sq mi)Elevation
682 m (2,238 ft)Population
 (31 December 2017)[2]
 • Total17,361 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)DemonymPavullesiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
41026
Dialing code0536Patron saintSt. BartholomewWebsiteOfficial website

Pavullo nel Frignano (Frignanese: Pavóll) is a town and comune in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, in the Modenese Apeninnes. It is home to the medieval Castle of Montecuccolo, birthplace of the 17th century condottiero Raimondo Montecuccoli, and of the pieve of San Giovanni Battista di Renno (8th-9th century AD). The town was extensively damaged during World War II due to its proximity to the Gothic Line.

The economy is mostly based on agriculture. The 2006 World Cup winning Italian footballer Luca Toni was born in Pavullo nel Frignano.

Pavullo nel Frignano Airport is in the comune.

Sources

  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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