Santa Sofia, Emilia–Romagna

Santa Sofia (Romagnol: Santa Sfía) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Forlì-Cesena in the Italian region Emilia–Romagna, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Forlì. The municipality of Santa Sofia is located in the Bidente river valley and is surrounded by the Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park.

Santa Sofia
Comune di Santa Sofia
Coat of arms of Santa Sofia
Location of Santa Sofia
Santa Sofia is located in Italy
Santa Sofia
Santa Sofia
Location of Santa Sofia in Italy
Santa Sofia is located in Emilia-Romagna
Santa Sofia
Santa Sofia
Santa Sofia (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 43°57′N 11°54′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia–Romagna
ProvinceForlì-Cesena (FC)
FrazioniBerleta, Biserno, Bleda, Burraia, Cabelli, Campigna, Camposonaldo, Chalet Burraia, Collina di Pondo, Corniolo, Isola, Monte Falco, Rifugio La Capanna, San Martino, Spinello
Government
  MayorFlavio Foietta
Area
  Total148.5 km2 (57.3 sq mi)
Elevation
257 m (843 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2007)[2]
  Total4,238
  Density29/km2 (74/sq mi)
DemonymSantasofiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47018
Dialing code0543
Patron saintSt. Lucy of Syracuse
Saint dayDecember 13
WebsiteOfficial website


Santa Sofia borders the following municipalities: Bagno di Romagna, Civitella di Romagna, Galeata, Pratovecchio, Premilcuore, San Godenzo, Sarsina, Stia.

Main sights

Santa Sofia is located within the Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona, Campigna National Park.

Sights include:

Notable people

References

  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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