Semproniano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region of Tuscany, about 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of Florence and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Grosseto.
Semproniano | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Semproniano | |
 Panorama of Semproniano | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Semproniano  | |
  Semproniano Location of Semproniano in Italy  Semproniano Semproniano (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 42°43′N 11°32′E / 42.717°N 11.533°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Grosseto (GR) |
| Frazioni | Catabbio, Cellena, Petricci, Rocchette di Fazio |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luciano Petrucci |
| Area | |
• Total | 81.65 km2 (31.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 622 m (2,041 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2016)[2] | |
• Total | 1,059 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sempronianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 58055 |
| Dialing code | 0564 |
| Patron saint | Sts Vincenzo and Anastasio |
| Website | Official website |
Semproniano borders the following municipalities: Castell'Azzara, Manciano, Roccalbegna, Santa Fiora, Sorano.
Frazioni
editThe municipality consists of the municipal seat of Semproniano and the villages of (frazioni) of Catabbio, Cellena, Petricci and Rocchette di Fazio.
Government
editList of mayors
edit| Mayor | Term start | Term end | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciano Petrucci | 1993 | 2003 | Independent (centre-right) |
| Gianni Bellini | 2003 | 2013 | Independent (centre-right) |
| Miranda Brugi | 2013 | 2018 | Independent (centre-left) |
| Luciano Petrucci | 2018 | Incumbent | Independent (centre-right) |
Main sights
edit- 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 (renamed in the 16th century) Pieve dei Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio.
- Castle of Catabbio, built in the 12th century by the Aldobrandeschi and later used by the Orsini of Pitigliano
- Medieval burgh of Rocchette di Fazio.
References
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links
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Media related to Semproniano at Wikimedia Commons