Ponte dell'Olio

Ponte dell'Olio
Comune di Ponte dell'Olio
Location of Ponte dell'Olio
Ponte dell'Olio
Location of Ponte dell'Olio in Italy
Ponte dell'Olio
Ponte dell'Olio (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°52′N 9°38′E / 44.867°N 9.633°E / 44.867; 9.633
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceProvince of Piacenza (PC)
FrazioniFolignano, Torrano, Zaffignano, Castione, Sarmata, Monte Santo, Biana, Cassano
Area
  Total
44.0 km2 (17.0 sq mi)
Elevation
217 m (712 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total
4,917
  Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
DemonymPontolliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
29028
Dialing code0523

Ponte dell'Olio (Piacentino: Al Pont da l'Oli [ɐl ˈpoŋt ˈlɔli]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Piacenza, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) south of Piacenza, about 85 kilometres (53 mi) south of Milan and about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northwest of Bologna. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,917 and an area of 44.0 square kilometres (17.0 sq mi).

Among the sites is the Castello di Riva located next to the river Nure. The castle is privately owned and undergoing restoration.

The municipality of Ponte dell'Olio contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Folignano, Torrano, Zaffignano, Castione, Sarmata, Monte Santo, Biana, and Cassano.

Ponte dell'Olio borders the following municipalities: Bettola, Gropparello, San Giorgio Piacentino, Vigolzone.