Palagano (Italy)

Palagano (Frignanese: Palaghen) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Modena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Bologna and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Modena. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,455 and an area of 60.4 square kilometres (23.3 sq mi). The municipality of Palagano contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Boccassuolo, Costrignano, Monchio, Savoniero, and Susano. Palagano borders the following municipalities: Frassinoro, Lama Mocogno, Montefiorino, Polinago, Prignano sulla Secchia, Riolunato, Toano.