Vaglia
Vaglia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Florence.
Vaglia | |
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| Comune di Vaglia | |
 Sanctuary of Montesenario. | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Vaglia 
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  Vaglia Location of Vaglia in Italy  Vaglia Vaglia (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 43°55′N 11°17′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Metropolitan city | Florence (FI) |
| Frazioni | Bivigliano, Caselline, Fontebuona, Montorsoli, Mulinaccio, Paterno, Pratolino, Viliani |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fabio Pieri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.0 km2 (22.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2007)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,073 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vagliesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 50030 |
| Dialing code | 055 |
| Patron saint | St. Peter |
| Saint day | June 29 |
| Website | Official website |
It is home to Villa Demidoff, housing the remains of the Villa Medici di Pratolino. The communal territory also includes the Sanctuary of Montesenario, one of the most important ones in Tuscany.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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