Pietralunga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 35 km (22 mi) north of Perugia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,343 and an area of 140.2 km².[3]
Pietralunga | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Pietralunga | |
Location of Pietralunga ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Umbria |
Province | Perugia (PG) |
Frazioni | Castel Guelfo, Colle Antico, Corniole, San Biagio, San Faustino |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mirko Ceci |
Area | |
• Total | 140.2 km2 (54.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 566 m (1,857 ft) |
Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 2,343 |
• Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Pietralunghesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 06026 |
Dialing code | 075 |
Patron saint | Saint Gaudentius |
Saint day | 29 September |
Website | Official website |
Pietralunga borders the following municipalities: Apecchio, Cagli, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Montone, Umbertide.
As a small medieval town in Italy, it has many mentions by travelers and adventurers, dating back to 1000 A.D. It is also home to several ancient Roman ruins.[4] According to history, St. Crescenziano was killed near the town's center.[5] On 11 September 1334 Giovanni di Lorenzo de Picardie traveled through Pietralunga as part of the Ax Miracle of the Holy Face of Lucca.
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