Chiesanuova

Chiesanuova is a minor municipality of San Marino. It has a population of 1,143 inhabitants (May 2018)[1] in an area of 5.46 km².

Chiesanuova
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Chiesanuova's location in San Marino
Chiesanuova
Chiesanuova's location in San Marino
Coordinates: 43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E
Country San Marino
Government
  CapitanoFranco Santi (since 2009)
Area
  Total5.46 km2 (2.11 sq mi)
Elevation
450 m (1,480 ft)
Population
 (May 2018)
  Total1,143[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)CEST
Postal code
47894
ClimateCfb

History

The medieval castle of Busignano was situated in this area and in 1320 its inhabitants decided to join San Marino. The name Chiesanuova dates back to the 16th century around the time of rebuilding of the church of Saint Giovanni Battista in Curte, which no longer exists.

Geography

It borders the San Marino municipalities San Marino and Fiorentino and the Italian municipalities Sassofeltrio, Verucchio and San Leo.

Parishes

Chiesanuova has 7 parishes (curazie):

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