Sogliano al Rubicone (Romagnol: Sujén) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Forlì-Cesena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Forlì.

Sogliano al Rubicone
Comune di Sogliano al Rubicone
Location of Sogliano al Rubicone
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Sogliano al Rubicone is located in Italy
Sogliano al Rubicone
Sogliano al Rubicone
Location of Sogliano al Rubicone in Italy
Sogliano al Rubicone is located in Emilia-Romagna
Sogliano al Rubicone
Sogliano al Rubicone
Sogliano al Rubicone (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°0′N 12°18′E / 44.000°N 12.300°E / 44.000; 12.300
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceForlì-Cesena (FC)
FrazioniBagnolo, Ginestreto, Massamanente, Montegelli, Montepetra, Montetiffi, Pietra dell'Uso, Rontagnano, San Paolo all'Uso, Santa Maria Riopetra, Savignano di Rigo, Strigara, Vignola
Government
 • MayorTania Bocchini (Centre-left coalition)
Area
 • Total
93.43 km2 (36.07 sq mi)
Elevation
362 m (1,188 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2017)[2]
 • Total
3,251
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
DemonymSoglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47030
Dialing code0541
Patron saintSt. Sebastian
Saint day20 January
WebsiteOfficial website

Sogliano al Rubicone is renowned for the Formaggio di Fossa cheese.

History

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After the development of economic autarky in 1935 under Fascist Italy, the town was prized for its deposits of lignite.[3]

Twin towns

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References

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  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.
  3. ^ Zaghini, Paolo (16 April 2018). "Miniere di zolfo tra Marche, Romagna e San Marino" [Sulphur mines between Marche, Romagna and San Marino]. Chiamami Città (in Italian). Retrieved 2 February 2024.
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