Galliera | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Galliera | ||
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Location of Galliera in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 44°45′N 11°24′E / 44.750°N 11.400°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
Province / Metropolitan city | Bologna (BO) | |
Frazioni | Galliera, San Venanzio | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Teresa Vergnana | |
Area | ||
• Total | 37.16 km2 (14.35 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | |
Population (31 December 2010) | ||
• Total | 5,555 | |
• Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Gallierini | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 40015 | |
Dialing code | 051 | |
Patron saint | Beata Vergine del Carmine | |
Saint day | July 16 | |
Website | Official website |
Galliera is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bologna in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Bologna.
Galliera borders the following municipalities: Malalbergo, Pieve di Cento, Poggio Renatico, San Pietro in Casale, Sant'Agostino.
Josephine of Leuchtenberg (later Queen of Norway and Sweden) was made Duchess of Galliera at age 6 by Napoleon I in 1813.