Camposanto

Camposanto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Modena on the Panaro river. As of 31 December 2010, it had a population of 3,218 and an area of 22.7 square kilometres (8.8 sq mi). Although the name in Italian literally means "saint's field", which normally means "cemetery", its original (Latin) name, "Campus Sanctus", probably honoured the 14th century Ferrara family of Santi, who owned the land. The Battle of Campo Santo was fought here in 1743. Camposanto borders the following municipalities: Bomporto, Crevalcore, Finale Emilia, Medolla, Ravarino, San Felice sul Panaro, San Prospero. In May 2012 Camposanto was the epicenter of a 6.0-magnitude earthquake. Demographic evolution References ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. External links www.comune.camposanto.mo.it