Vicchio
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| Comune di Vicchio | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Florence (FI) |
| Mayor | Elettra Lorini |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Area | 139.0 km² (54 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 7,736 |
| - Density | 56/km² (145/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Vicchiesi |
| Dialing code | 055 |
| Postal code | 50039 |
| Frazioni | Villore, Barbiana, Casole, Rupecanina, Gattaia, Molezzano, Caselle, Vespignano, Mattagnano, Piazzano, Santa Maria a Vezzano, Cistio |
| Patron | St. John the Baptist |
| - Day | June 24 |
| Website: www.comune.vicchio.fi.it/ | |
Vicchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 km northeast of Florence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,736 and an area of 139.0 km².[1]
Vicchio borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Lorenzo, Dicomano, Marradi, Pontassieve.
Two famous Italian painters were born near Vicchio: Giotto (in the frazione of Colle di Vespignano) and Fra Angelico (at Rupecanina).
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