Semproniano

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
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
FrazioniCatabbio, Cellena, Petricci, Rocchette di Fazio
Government
  MayorLuciano Petrucci
Area
  Total81.65 km2 (31.53 sq mi)
Elevation
622 m (2,041 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2016)[2]
  Total1,059
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sempronianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58055
Dialing code0564
Patron saintSts Vincenzo and Anastasio
WebsiteOfficial website

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

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 (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.

Frazioni

The municipality consists of the municipal seat of Semproniano and the villages of (frazioni) of Catabbio, Cellena, Petricci and Rocchette di Fazio.

Government

List of mayors

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)

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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