Scansano
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 | |
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| Comune di Scansano | |
 The main gate of Scansano | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Scansano  | |
  Scansano Location of Scansano in Italy  Scansano Scansano (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 42°41′23″N 11°20′5″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(s) | 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 area is home to the production of Morellino di Scansano, a type of wine.
Frazioni
The municipality is formed by the municipal seat of Scansano and the villages (frazioni) of Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte and Preselle.
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Scansano. |
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat).
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