Semproniano

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Comune di Semproniano
Coat of arms of Comune di Semproniano
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Semproniano in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Grosseto (GR)
Mayor Gianni Bellini
Elevation 301 m (988 ft)
Area 81.3 km² (31 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 1,278
 - Density 16/km² (41/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 42°43′N, 11°32′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0564
Postal code 58055
Frazioni Cellena, Catabbio, Petricci, Rocchette di Fazio
Patron Sts. Vincenzo and Anastasio
Website: www.comune.semproniano.gr.it/

Semproniano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 120 km south of Florence and about 35 km east of Grosseto. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,278 and an area of 81.3 km².[1]

Semproniano borders the following municipalities: Castell'Azzara, Manciano, Roccalbegna, Santa Fiora, Sorano.

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[edit] Main sights

  • The medieval Palazzo Civico and Palazzo dei Vicari Mediceo
  • Church of Santa Croce, faced by the remains of the Aldobrandeschi castle (Rocca).
  • The 12th century (remaned in the 16th century) Pieve dei Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio.
  • the castle of Catabbio, built in the 12th century by the Aldobrandeschi and later used by the Orsini of Pitigliano
  • the notable medieval burgh of Rocchette di Fazio.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

[edit] External links


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