| Castelnovo di Sotto | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Castelnovo di Sotto | |
  Castelnovo di Sotto Location of Castelnovo di Sotto in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 44°49′N10°34′E / 44.817°N 10.567°E Coordinates: 44°49′N10°34′E / 44.817°N 10.567°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Reggio Emilia (RE) |
| Frazioni | Meletole, Villa Cogruzzo, Case Melli |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maurizio Bottazzi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.6 km2 (13.4 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2016) [1] | |
| • Total | 8,493 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Castelnovesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 42024 |
| Dialing code | 0522 |
| Patron saint | St. Andrew the Apostle |
| Saint day | November 30 |
Castelnovo di Sotto (Reggiano: Castelnōv) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Reggio Emilia.
The comune is a basic administrative division in Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality.
The Province of Reggio Emilia is one of the nine provinces of the Italian Region of Emilia-Romagna. The capital city, which is the most densely populated comune in the province, is Reggio Emilia.
Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares open land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the enclaved microstates San Marino and Vatican City. Italy covers an area of 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi) and has a largely temperate seasonal and Mediterranean climate. With around 61 million inhabitants, it is the fourth-most populous EU member state and the most populous country in Southern Europe.
Castelnovo di Sotto borders the following municipalities: Boretto, Cadelbosco di Sopra, Campegine, Gattatico, Gualtieri, Poviglio.
Boretto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Reggio Emilia. As of 31 December 2016, it had a population of 5,293 and an area of 19.2 square kilometres (7.4 sq mi).
Cadelbosco di Sopra is a town and comune in the province of Reggio Emilia in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Campegine is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Emilia in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Reggio Emilia.
It is home of one of the most ancient carnivals in Italy, dating from the 16th century.
Carnival is a Western Christian and Greek Orthodox festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide. Carnival typically involves public celebrations, including events such as parades, public street parties and other entertainments, combining some elements of a circus. Elaborate costumes and masks allow people to set aside their everyday individuality and experience a heightened sense of social unity. Participants often indulge in excessive consumption of alcohol, meat, and other foods that will be forgone during upcoming Lent. Traditionally, butter, milk, and other animal products were not consumed "excessively", rather, their stock was fully consumed as to reduce waste. Pancakes, donuts, and other desserts were prepared and eaten for a final time. During Lent, animal products are no longer eaten, and individuals have the ability to give up a certain object or activity of desire.
