Pietralunga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 35 km (22 mi) north of Perugia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,343 and an area of 140.2 km².[4]
Pietralunga | |
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| Comune di Pietralunga | |
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Location of Pietralunga  | |
  Pietralunga Location of Pietralunga in Italy  Pietralunga Pietralunga (Umbria) | |
| Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Province | Perugia (PG) |
| Frazioni | Castel Guelfo, Colle Antico, Corniole, San Biagio, San Faustino |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mirko Ceci |
| Area | |
• Total | 140.2 km2 (54.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 566 m (1,857 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 2,343 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pietralunghesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 06026 |
| Dialing code | 075 |
| Patron saint | Saint Gaudentius[3] |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official website |
Pietralunga borders the following municipalities: Apecchio, Cagli, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Montone, Umbertide.
History
editAs a small medieval town in Italy, it has many mentions by travelers and adventurers, dating back to 1000 A.D. It is also home to several ancient Roman ruins.[5] According to history, St. Crescenziano was killed near the town's center.[6] On 11 September 1334 Giovanni di Lorenzo de Picardie traveled through Pietralunga as part of the Ax Miracle of the Holy Face of Lucca.
Demographic evolution
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References
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Santo patrono di Pietralunga".
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Thayer's Gazetteer of Umbria: Pietralunga". Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "Pietralunga Italy: tourism holidays in Pietralunga holiday travel and Pietralunga hotels". Bella Umbria. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
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