Altopascio
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| Comune di Altopascio | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Toscana |
| Province | Lucca (LU) |
| Mayor | Maurizio Marchetti (since May 2006) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Area | 28 km² (11 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 12,485 |
| - Density | 446/km² (1,155/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Altopascesi |
| Dialing code | 0583 |
| Postal code | 55011 |
| Frazioni | Spianate, Badia Pozzeveri, Marginone |
| Patron | St. Jacopo |
| - Day | July 25 |
| Website: www.altopascio.lu.it | |
Altopascio is a commune in the Province of Lucca in the Tuscany region of Italy with a population of 12,485 and a surface area of 28.7 kilometers² (11.1 mi²).
[edit] Geography
The municipality lies on approximately 19 meters (62 ft) above sea level.
Altopascio borders the following municipalities: Bientina (PI), Capannori, Castelfranco di Sotto (PI), Chiesina Uzzanese (PT), Fucecchio (FI), Montecarlo, Porcari.
[edit] History
It is famous for the battle of Altopascio in 1325 in which Castruccio Castracani defeated the Florentines and, thanks to his victory, he became duke of Lucca.
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