Calvatone (Lombard: Calvatòon) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cremona, Lombardy, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southeast of Milan and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Cremona. Its territory is crossed by the Oglio River. In Roman times it was known as Bedriacum.
Calvatone
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Comune | |
Comune di Calvatone | |
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Location of Calvatone ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 45°8′N 10°27′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Cremona (CR) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pier Ugo Piccinelli |
Area | |
• Total | 13.7 km2 (5.3 sq mi) |
Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 1,207 |
• Density | 88/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Calvatonesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 26030 |
Dialing code | 0375 |
Patron saint | St. Blaise |
Saint day | 10 August |
Website | Official website |
The two Battles of Bedriacum were fought nearby in 69 AD.
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