Castelbaldo Explained

Castelbaldo
Official Name:Comune di Castelbaldo
Coordinates:45.1333°N 38°W
Region:Veneto
Province:Padua (PD)
Mayor:Riccardo Berardinello
Area Total Km2:15.17
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1421
Population As Of:31 August 2021
Population Demonym:Castelbaldesi
Elevation M:12
Postal Code:35040
Area Code:0425

Castelbaldo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Padua in the Italian region Veneto, located about 80km (50miles) southwest of Venice and about 45km (28miles) southwest of Padua.

Castelbaldo borders the following municipalities: Badia Polesine, Masi, Merlara, Terrazzo.

History

The commune's history dates back to 1292, when the Paduans built a castle on the left back of the Adige river. Its name is derived from both the Italian word for castle and the name of Padua's Podesta during the time of its construction, Lambertuccio de' Frescobaldi.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Castelbaldo . Comune di . 2020-02-02 . Cenni storici . 2024-11-26 . Comune di Castelbaldo . it-IT.