Scansano | |
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Comune di Scansano | |
Coordinates: 42°41′23″N 11°20′5″E / 42.68972°N 11.33472°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Grosseto (GR) |
Frazioni | Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte, Preselle |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maria Bice Ginesi (centre-left) |
Area | |
• Total | 273.53 km2 (105.61 sq mi) |
Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Population (1 January 2022)[2] | |
• Total | 4,241 |
• Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Demonym | Scansanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 58054 |
Dialing code | 0564 |
Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
Saint day | 29 August |
Website | Official website |
Scansano is a town and comune, of medieval origin, in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany, central Italy. The area which Scansano lies within is called Maremma.
Scansano area is home to the production of Morellino di Scansano, a type of wine.