Morsiano

Morsiano
Frazione
The particular shape of the Pietra di Bismantova in the province of Reggio Emilia
Morsiano
Location of Morsiano in Italy
Coordinates: 44°18′18″N 10°30′23″E / 44.30500°N 10.50639°E / 44.30500; 10.50639Coordinates: 44°18′18″N 10°30′23″E / 44.30500°N 10.50639°E / 44.30500; 10.50639
Country  Italy
Region  Emilia-Romagna
Province Reggio Emilia (RE)
Comune Villa Minozzo
Area
  Total 5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Elevation 720 m (2,360 ft)
Population (2001[1])[2]
  Total 134
  Density 24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Morsianesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 40022
Dialing code 0542
Website Municipal website

Morsiano is a hamlet administratively a frazione of Villa Minozzo in the province of Reggio Emilia. Located in the tuscany-emilia apennines near the Mount Cusna slopes. It is about 720 meters (2,360 feet) above sea level.

Overview

Morsiano has a population of 134 residents all year long (only the town not he entire frazione). Besides Morsiano there are other little villages which make up its frazione; the main ones are: Case Rossi, Monte Bore, Strinati, and Costalta.[3]

History

The hamlet is first mentioned in 1302 as being a part of the medieval comune of Toano. A census of the 18th century estimated the population to be 395. A little Marian niche dedicated to Our Lady dating back to the 1858 can be seen in the eastern part of this village.


References

  1. (in Italian) 2001 Census of the province of Reggio Emilia
  2. 134 (winter population), 420 (summer population)
  3. (in Italian) Infos at Villa Minozzo municipal website

See also

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