Formigine | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Formigine | |
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Location of Formigine in Italy | |
Coordinates: 44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E / 44.60722°N 10.93333°ECoordinates: 44°36′26″N 10°56′0″E / 44.60722°N 10.93333°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province / Metropolitan city | Modena (MO) |
Frazioni | Casinalbo, Colombaro, Corlo, Magreta |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maria Costi |
Area | |
• Total | 46.98 km2 (18.14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
Population (31 August 2005) | |
• Total | 31,402 |
• Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Formiginesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 41043 |
Dialing code | 059 |
Patron saint | St. Bartholomew |
Saint day | 24 August |
Website | Official website |
Formigine is a town and comune in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. As of 2007 Formigine had an estimated population of 31,643.
Formigine originates from the foundation of its castle in 1201 by the Commune of Modena, as a defence against Bologna, Modena's traditional enemy. In 1395 Niccolò III d'Este gave it in fiefdom to Marco Pio, lord of Carpi.