Torrile

Torrile (Parmigiano: Toril) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Parma.

Torrile
Comune
Comune di Torrile
The pieve of St. John the Baptist.
Location of Torrile
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Coordinates: 44°55′N 10°19′E
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Province	Parma (PR)
Frazioni	Bezze, Borgazzo-Ca'Scipioni, Gainago Ariana, Quartiere Minari, Rivarolo, San Polo (municipal seat), San Siro, Sant'Andrea
Government
• Mayor	Alessandro Fadda
Area [1]
• Total	37.15 km2 (14.34 sq mi)
Elevation	32 m (105 ft)
Population  (30 September 2016)[2]
• Total	7,741
• Density	210/km2 (540/sq mi)
Demonym	Torrilesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	43030
Dialing code	0521
Patron saint	St. Blaise
Saint day	February 3
Website	Official website

Torrile borders the following municipalities: Colorno, Mezzani, Parma, Sissa Trecasali.

Main sights

In the comune is the pieve of Gainago, known from 1144 and dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It houses 13th-century frescoes with a Deposition, Saint and Madonna with Child. Another sight is the Torre ("Tower") from which the commune takes its name, located in the frazione of Gainago. The patrician Villa Balduino-Serra is home to a large garden and park.

Economy

The town is home to Erreà, which is one of the leading sportswear producers of Italy.

References

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.

External links

• Official website