Ligonchio

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Ligonchio
Coat of arms of Ligonchio
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Ligonchio in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Province of Reggio Emilia (RE)
Area 61.7 km² (24 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 976
 - Density 16/km² (41/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°19′N, 10°20′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0522
Postal code 42039
Frazioni Caprile, Casalino, Cinquecerri, Montecagno, Ospitaletto, Piolo, Vaglie
Website: www.comuneligonchio.it

Ligonchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 80 km west of Bologna and about 50 km southwest of Reggio Emilia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 976 and an area of 61.7 km².[1]

The municipality of Ligonchio contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Caprile, Casalino, Cinquecerri, Montecagno, Ospitaletto, Piolo, and Vaglie.

Ligonchio borders the following municipalities: Busana, Collagna, Sillano, Villa Minozzo.


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  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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