Scansano is a town and comune, of medieval origin, in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany, central Italy. The area which Scansano lies within is called Maremma.
Scansano | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Scansano | |
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Location of Scansano | |
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Coordinates: 42°41′23″N 11°20′5″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Grosseto (GR) |
Frazioni | Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte, Preselle |
Government | |
• Mayor | Maria Bice Ginesi (centre-left) |
Area | |
• Total | 273.53 km2 (105.61 sq mi) |
Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Population (1 January 2022)[2] | |
• Total | 4,241 |
• Density | 16/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Scansanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 58054 |
Dialing code | 0564 |
Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
Saint day | 29 August |
Website | Official website |
Scansano area is home to the production of Morellino di Scansano, a type of wine.
The municipality is formed by the municipal seat of Scansano and the villages (frazioni) of Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte and Preselle.
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