Civitella Paganico

Civitella Paganico
Comune
Comune di Civitella Paganico
View of Civitella Marittima
View of Civitella Marittima
Coat of arms of Civitella Paganico
Coat of arms
Location of Civitella Paganico
Map
Civitella Paganico is located in Italy
Civitella Paganico
Civitella Paganico
Location of Civitella Paganico in Italy
Civitella Paganico is located in Tuscany
Civitella Paganico
Civitella Paganico
Civitella Paganico (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 42°59′42″N 11°16′54″E / 42.99500°N 11.28167°E / 42.99500; 11.28167
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
FrazioniCasale di Pari, Civitella Marittima, Dogana, Monte Antico, Paganico, Pari
Government
 • MayorAlessandra Biondi
Area
[1]
 • Total
192.9 km2 (74.5 sq mi)
Elevation
329 m (1,079 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)[2]
 • Total
3,213
 • Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
DemonymCivitellini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58045[3]
Dialing code0564[3]
Patron saintSt. Fabian
Saint day20 January
WebsiteOfficial website
Frescoes in the church of San Michele in Paganico

Civitella Paganico is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany. It features agricultural land, the main economy of the region, interspersed with dense forest. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species. Civitella Paganico is home to the Petriolo hot springs, which have been enjoyed by travelers for thousands of years.

Civilization in Civitella Paganico likely dates back to the Palaeolithic age. It is home to Etruscan and Roman remains. During the Middle Ages, the land was controlled by the Ardengheschi family, the Republic of Siena, and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. As of 2013, it is home to 3291 people, of which 15% are foreigners.

Civitella Paganico contains a number of small villages, the largest of which is Paganico. The municipal seat is located in Civitella Marittima. Civitella Paganico is also home to an Etruscan tomb that was found undisturbed in 2007. The remains of 30 people were found in the small enclosure.

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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