| Collecchio | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Collecchio | |
  Collecchio
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| Coordinates: 44°45′N 10°13′E / 44.75°N 10.217°ECoordinates: 44°45′N 10°13′E / 44.75°N 10.217°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Parma (PR) |
| Frazioni | Case Quintavalla, Case Zingari, Collecchiello, Folli, Gaiano, Giarola, La Corte Anguissola, La Ripa, Lemignano, Madregolo, Maiatico, Oppiano, Ozzano Taro, Ponte Scodogna, San Martino Sinzano, Stradella, Villa Lucia, Villanuova, Villa Vecchia |
| Area | |
| - Total | 58 km2 (22.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2009)[1] | |
| - Total | 13,716 |
| - Density | 236.5/km2 (612.5/sq mi) |
| - Demonym | Collecchiesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 43044 |
| Dialing code | 0521 |
| Patron saint | San Prospero |
| Saint day | 24 November |
| Website | Official website |
Collecchio is a town in the province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is located just south of Parma. It is the home of Parmalat.
On April 27, 1945, the town was liberated from German Nazi forces by Brazilian forces. Approximately 400 Germans were captured by the Brazilians after two days of battle.[citation needed]
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