Sestola (Sestolese: Sèstula; Frignanese: Sèstla) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Modena, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Bologna and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Modena. It is located near the Monte Cimone and other mountains of the northern Apennines separating Emilia and Tuscany.

Sestola
Comune di Sestola
Location of Sestola
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Sestola is located in Italy
Sestola
Sestola
Location of Sestola in Italy
Sestola is located in Emilia-Romagna
Sestola
Sestola
Sestola (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°14′N 10°46′E / 44.233°N 10.767°E / 44.233; 10.767
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceModena (MO)
FrazioniCasine, Castellaro, Rocchetta Sandri, Roncoscaglia, Vesale
Government
 • Mayorchiara cappi
Area
 • Total52.47 km2 (20.26 sq mi)
Elevation
1,020 m (3,350 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2014)[2]
 • Total2,500
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymSestolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
41029
Dialing code0536
WebsiteOfficial website

Sestola borders the following municipalities: Fanano, Fiumalbo, Lizzano in Belvedere, Montecreto, Montese, Pavullo nel Frignano, Riolunato.

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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.
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