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]
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| Comune di Ponte dell'Olio | |
Location of Ponte dell'Olio  | |
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| Coordinates: 44°52′N 9°38′E / 44.867°N 9.633°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Province of Piacenza (PC) |
| Frazioni | Folignano, Torrano, Zaffignano, Castione, Sarmata, Monte Santo, Biana, Cassano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.0 km2 (17.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,917 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pontolliesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 29028 |
| Dialing code | 0523 |
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