Civitella Paganico
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Civitella Paganico | ||
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View of Civitella Marittima
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 Civitella Paganico
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| Coordinates: 42°59′42″N 11°16′54″E / 42.99500°N 11.28167°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Tuscany | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Grosseto (GR) | |
| Frazioni | Casale di Pari, Civitella Marittima, Dogana, Monte Antico, Paganico, Pari | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Alessandra Biondi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 192.7 km2 (74.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 329 m (1,079 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2013) | ||
| • Total | 3,291 | |
| • Density | 17/km2 (44/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 58045 | |
| Dialing code | 0564 | |
| Patron saint | St. Fabian | |
| Saint day | 20 January | |
| Website | Official website | |
Civitella Paganico is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany. It features agricultural land, the main economy of the region, interspersed with dense forest. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species. Civitella Paganico is home to the Petriolo hot springs, which have been enjoyed by travelers for thousands of years.
Civilization in Civitella Paganico likely dates back to the Palaeolithic age. It is home to Etruscan and Roman remains. During the Middle Ages, the land was controlled by the Ardengheschi family, the Republic of Siena, and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. As of 2013[update], it is home to 3291 people, of which 15% are foreigners.
Civitella Paganico contains a number of small villages, the largest of which is Paganico. The municipal seat is located in Civitella Marittima. Civitella Paganico is also home to an Etruscan tomb that was found undisturbed in 2007. The remains of 30 people were found in the small enclosure.
Civitella Paganico is located in the Province of Grosseto. It is bordered on the north and east by the Province of Siena, on the south by the comunes of Campagnatico and Cinigiano, and on the west by Roccastrada comune. The territory is within the valley of the Ombrone river. The municipal seat is located in the frazione of Civitella Marittima.
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