Langhirano (Parmigiano: Langhiràn) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Parma.
Langhirano | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Langhirano | |
Castle of Torrechiara. | |
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Coordinates: 44°37′N 10°16′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Emilia-Romagna |
Province | Parma (PR) |
Frazioni | Antesica, Arola, Berzola, Calicella, Casatico, Case Manfredelli, Case Ughi, Cattabiano, Costa di Castrignano, Cozzano, Fontana, Goiano, Il Chioso, Manzano, Mattaleto, Pastorello, Pilastro, Pranello, Querceto, Quinzano, Riano, Sodina, Strognano, Tabbiano, Tordenaso, Torrechiara, Valle di Castrignano, Vidiana, Villaggio Pineta |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giordano Bricoli |
Area | |
• Total | 70.8 km2 (27.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) |
Population (31 August 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 10,365 |
• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Langhiranesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 43013 |
Dialing code | 0521 |
Patron saint | St. James the Less |
Saint day | March 25 |
Website | Official website |
Langhirano borders the following municipalities: Calestano, Corniglio, Felino, Lesignano de' Bagni, Neviano degli Arduini, Parma, Tizzano Val Parma.
Its most striking feature is the castle of Torrechiara. The town is also known as a major production centre for the Prosciutto di Parma.
Langhirano was the childhood home of soprano Renata Tebaldi, who is buried there.
Langhirano is twinned with:
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