Vecchiano

Vecchiano
Comune
Comune di Vecchiano

Coat of arms
Vecchiano
Location of Vecchiano in Italy
Coordinates: 43°47′N 10°23′E / 43.783°N 10.383°E / 43.783; 10.383
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Pisa (PI)
Frazioni Avane, Filettole, Migliarino Pisano, Nodica
Government
  Mayor Massimiliano Angori
Area
  Total 67.4 km2 (26.0 sq mi)
Elevation 5 m (16 ft)
Population (1 January 2016[1])
  Total 12,189
  Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Vecchianesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 56019
Dialing code 050
Patron saint St. Alexander
Saint day 3 May
Website Official website

Vecchiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Florence and about 8 km (5 mi) north of Pisa. It is home to a castle, known as Gaetani or Lanfranchi castle, or as the hermitage of Santa Maria in Castello, which overlooks the town and the nearby plan.

Vecchiano borders the following municipalities: Lucca, Massarosa, San Giuliano Terme, Viareggio.

References

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


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