Gaggio Montano (Medial Mountain Bolognese: Gâg) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Bologna in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Bologna.

Gaggio Montano
Comune di Gaggio Montano
Location of Gaggio Montano
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Gaggio Montano is located in Italy
Gaggio Montano
Gaggio Montano
Location of Gaggio Montano in Italy
Gaggio Montano is located in Emilia-Romagna
Gaggio Montano
Gaggio Montano
Gaggio Montano (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°12′N 10°56′E / 44.200°N 10.933°E / 44.200; 10.933
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
Metropolitan cityBologna (BO)
FrazioniAffrico, Abetaia, Bombiana, Marano sul Reno, Pietracolora, Rocca Pitigliana, Silla, Santa Maria Villiana
Government
 • MayorGiuseppe Pucci (centre)
Area
 • Total58.67 km2 (22.65 sq mi)
Elevation
682 m (2,238 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017[2])[3]
 • Total4,838
 • Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)
DemonymGaggesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
40041
Dialing code0534
WebsiteOfficial website

Gaggio Montano borders the following municipalities: Castel d'Aiano, Castel di Casio, Grizzana Morandi, Lizzano in Belvedere, Montese, Alto Reno Terme, Vergato.

Economy

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Piquadro, a leather goods company, is headquartered in the municipality.[4]

Saeco, a household durables manufacturer, a subsidiary of Philips is headquartered in the municipality.[5]

Twin towns

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References

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  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.
  3. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. ^ Piquadro S.p.A.
  5. ^ "Home". saeco.it.
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