Langhirano

Langhirano (Parmigiano: Langhiràn) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Parma in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) west of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Parma.

Langhirano
Comune
Comune di Langhirano
Torrechiara Castle
Coat of arms
Location of Langhirano
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Coordinates: 44°37′N 10°16′E
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Province	Parma (PR)
Frazioni	Antesica, Arola, Berzola, Calicella, Casatico, Case Manfredelli, Case Ughi, Cattabiano, Costa di Castrignano, Cozzano, Fontana, Goiano, Il Chioso, Manzano, Mattaleto, Pastorello, Pilastro, Pranello, Querceto, Quinzano, Riano, Sodina, Strognano, Tabbiano, Tordenaso, Torrechiara, Valle di Castrignano, Vidiana, Villaggio Pineta
Government
• Mayor	Giordano Bricoli
Area [1]
• Total	70.8 km2 (27.3 sq mi)
Elevation	265 m (869 ft)
Population  (31 August 2017)[2]
• Total	10,365
• Density	150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Demonym	Langhiranesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	43013
Dialing code	0521
Patron saint	St. James the Less
Saint day	March 25
Website	Official website

Langhirano borders the following municipalities: Calestano, Corniglio, Felino, Lesignano de' Bagni, Neviano degli Arduini, Parma, Tizzano Val Parma.

Its most striking feature are the castle of Torrechiara and the Abbey of Santa Maria della Neve . The town is also known as a major production centre for the Prosciutto di Parma.

Langhirano was the childhood home of soprano Renata Tebaldi, who is buried there.

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Italy

Langhirano is twinned with:

• Cavaillon, France
• Espalion, France
• Tauste, Spain
• Nove, Italy