 Along with the neighbouring municipalities of Campagnola Emilia, Carpi, Correggio, Fabbrico and Rolo, , it is a member of the "Pianura Reggiana" Union of Municipalities.Rio Saliceto is located in the Po Valley, near the boundary of the province of Modena, 23 kilometres from Reggio Emilia.The municipal territory, besides the capital, is formed by the districts of Ca’ de Frati, Osteriola, Ponte Vettigano and San Ludovico, which cover an overall area of 22.56 square kilometres.