Giuncarico
| Giuncarico | |
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| Frazione | |
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 Giuncarico
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| Coordinates: 42°54′25″N 10°59′31″E / 42.90694°N 10.99194°ECoordinates: 42°54′25″N 10°59′31″E / 42.90694°N 10.99194°E | |
| Country |
 Italy
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| Region |
 Tuscany
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| Province | Grosseto (GR) |
| Comune | Gavorrano |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 449 |
| Demonym(s) | Giuncarichesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 58023 |
Giuncarico is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Gavorrano, province of Grosseto. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 399.
The village dates back to the Early Middle Ages, when it was a property of the Aldobrandeschi family and then of the Pannocchieschi. It was then conquered by the Republic of Siena during the 14th century.
The walls of Giuncarico surround the village since 11th century. The Porta del Castello is the main gate of the old citadel.
Giuncarico is about 25 km from Grosseto and 15 km from Gavorrano, and it is situated along the Via Aurelia highway. It is also served by the Tirrenica railway line thanks to its own station.
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