Capraia e Limite

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.

Capraia e Limite
Comune di Capraia e Limite
Panorama of Capraia
Location of Capraia e Limite
Capraia e Limite
Location of Capraia e Limite in Italy
Capraia e Limite
Capraia e Limite (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°45′N 10°59′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
Metropolitan cityFlorence (FI)
FrazioniCapraia Fiorentina, Castra, Limite sull'Arno, Pulignano
Government
  MayorAlessandro Giunti
Area
  Total24.92 km2 (9.62 sq mi)
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2017)[2]
  Total7,730
  Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Capraini and Limitesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
50050
Dialing code0571
Patron saintSt. Stephen (Capraia)
Saint day26 December
WebsiteOfficial website

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. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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