Scansano

Scansano
Comune
Comune di Scansano
The main gate of Scansano

Coat of arms
Scansano
Location of Scansano in Italy
Coordinates: 42°41′23″N 11°20′5″E / 42.68972°N 11.33472°E / 42.68972; 11.33472
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Grosseto (GR)
Frazioni Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte, Preselle
Government
  Mayor Francesco Marchi
Area
  Total 273.53 km2 (105.61 sq mi)
Elevation 500 m (1,600 ft)
Population (30 November 2016)[1]
  Total 4,365
  Density 16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Scansanesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 58054
Dialing code 0564
ISTAT code 053023
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.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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