Gossolengo
| Gossolengo | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Gossolengo | ||
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  Gossolengo Location of Gossolengo in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°0′N 9°37′E / 45.000°N 9.617°ECoordinates: 45°0′N 9°37′E / 45.000°N 9.617°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Piacenza (PC) | |
| Frazioni | Caratta, Quarto, Settima | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31.5 km2 (12.2 sq mi) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | ||
| • Total | 4,197 | |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 29020 | |
| Dialing code | 0523 | |
Gossolengo (Piacentino: Uslëing) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Piacenza in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) northwest of Bologna and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Piacenza, in the valley of the Trebbia river.
Gossolengo borders the following municipalities: Gazzola, Gragnano Trebbiense, Piacenza, Podenzano, Rivergaro.
The area's economy is traditionally based on agriculture, thought the vicinity to Piacenza has boosted a considerable industrial and construction boom in recent times.
The Etruscan artifact dubbed "Liver of Piacenza" was found in the nearby in 1877.
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