Bomporto (Modenese: Bumpòrt) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northeast of Modena.

Bomporto
Comune di Bomporto
Porte Vinciane.
Porte Vinciane.
Location of Bomporto
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Bomporto is located in Italy
Bomporto
Bomporto
Location of Bomporto in Italy
Bomporto is located in Emilia-Romagna
Bomporto
Bomporto
Bomporto (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°44′N 11°2′E / 44.733°N 11.033°E / 44.733; 11.033
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
Province Modena (MO)
FrazioniGorghetto, San Michele, Solara, Sorbara, Villavara
Government
 • MayorTania Meschiari
Area
 • Total38.87 km2 (15.01 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
 • Total10,141
 • Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
DemonymBomportesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41030
Dialing code059
WebsiteOfficial website

Bomporto borders the following municipalities: Bastiglia, Camposanto, Medolla, Modena, Nonantola, Ravarino, San Prospero, Soliera.

The town limits hold the Pieve di Sorbara, a romanesque parish church.

Twin towns

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Bomporto is twinned with:

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.
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