Villafranca in Lunigiana

Villafranca in Lunigiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa and Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 120 kilometres (75 miles) northwest of Florence and about 35 km (22 mi) northwest of Massa.

Villafranca in Lunigiana
Comune di Villafranca in Lunigiana
Coat of arms
Location of Villafranca in Lunigiana
Villafranca in Lunigiana
Location of Villafranca in Lunigiana in Italy
Villafranca in Lunigiana
Villafranca in Lunigiana (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 44°17′N 9°57′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceMassa and Carrara (MS)
FrazioniFiletto, Fornoli, Irola, Malgrate Lunigiana, Merizzo, Mocrone, Virgoletta
Government
  MayorFilippo Bellesi
Area
  Total29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi)
Elevation
138 m (453 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2015)[2]
  Total4,777
  Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Villafranchesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
54028
Dialing code0187
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint day24 June
WebsiteOfficial website

It is located on the Via Francigena, and has maintained part of the medieval historical center. In the frazione of Mocrone is the small church of San Maurizio, from the 13th-14th centuries.

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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