Capraia e Limite

Capraia e Limite
Comune
Comune di Capraia e Limite
Panorama of Capraia
Capraia e Limite
Location of Capraia e Limite in Italy
Coordinates: 43°45′N 10°59′E / 43.750°N 10.983°E / 43.750; 10.983Coordinates: 43°45′N 10°59′E / 43.750°N 10.983°E / 43.750; 10.983
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Metropolitan city Florence (FI)
Frazioni Capraia Fiorentina, Castra, Limite sull'Arno, Pulignano
Government
 • Mayor Alessandro Giunti
Area
 • Total 24.92 km2 (9.62 sq mi)
Elevation 28 m (92 ft)
Population (31 May 2017)[1]
 • Total 7,730
 • Density 310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Capraini and Limitesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 50050
Dialing code 0571
Patron saint St. Stephen (Capraia)
Saint day 26 December
Website Official website

Capraia e Limite is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Florence. It consists of two main centers, Capraia Fiorentina e Limite sull'Arno, the latter housing the municipal seat.

Limite sull'Arno, starting from the 18th century, has been a main center of shipcraft in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

Twin towns

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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