of the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca Flag Coat of arms Nickname(s): The Learned, the Fat and the Red

Comune di Bologna

A collage of the city, showing Fountain of Neptune, Sala Borsa public library, Piazza Maggiore, Basilica of San Petronio, the Unipol Tower and a view of the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca

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Nickname(s): The Learned, the Fat and the Red
Bologna is located in Italy

Bologna
Location of Bologna in Italy
Coordinates: 44°30′27″N 11°21′5″ECoordinates: 44°30′27″N 11°21′5″E
Country    Italy
Region    Emilia-Romagna
Province    Bologna (BO)
Frazioni    Barbiano, Barca, Bargellino, Calamosco, Casaglia, Case Grandi, Casteldebole, Chiesa di Casaglia, Corticella, Croce del Biacco, Dozza, Frabazza, Gaibola, La Bastia, Lavino di Mezzo, Madonna di San Luca, Monte Donato, Noce, Paderno, Pilastro, Quarto Superiore, Rigosa, Roncrio, Ròveri (industrial zone), San Nicolò di Villola, Sabbiuno di Montagna, San Sisto, Sostegno
Government
 • Mayor    Virginio Merola (PD)
Area
 • Total    140.7 km2 (54.3 sq mi)
Elevation    54 m (177 ft)
Population (31 December 2012)[1]
 • Total    384,038
 • Density    2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi)
Demonym    Bolognesi
Time zone    CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST)    CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code    40100
Dialing code    +39051
Patron saint    St. Petronius
Saint day    October 4