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Where is Cesena, Italy


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Cesena is located in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. It lies between the Apennine hills and the Adriatic coastal plain. Cesena is near cities like Rimini, Forlì, Ravenna, and Bologna. The city covers about 249 square kilometers and has a population of around 97,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 44.14°N latitude and 12.24°E longitude. Cesena is famous for the Malatestiana Library, medieval fortress, historic center, and local food culture.

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Cesena City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceForlì-Cesena
City StatusMunicipality (Comune)
EstablishedAncient origins (Roman period)
Geographic PositionNorthern Italy, Romagna area
Coordinates44.14° N, 12.24° E
Total Area249 km²
Population97,000
Elevation44 m
Area Code+39 0547
Postal Code / ZIP Code47521–47522
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Food processing, Services, Education
TransportationRail connections, E45 highway access, regional road network
ClimateMediterranean with continental influences
Famous AttractionsMalatestiana Library (UNESCO), Rocca Malatestiana, Piazza del Popolo, Cesena Cathedral
Known ForUNESCO library, Malatesta heritage, historic old town
Websitehttps://www.comune.cesena.fc.it