Vaglia is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Florence.
Vaglia | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Vaglia | |
![]() Sanctuary of Montesenario. | |
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Location of Vaglia ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 43°55′N 11°17′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Metropolitan city | Florence (FI) |
Frazioni | Bivigliano, Caselline, Fontebuona, Montorsoli, Mulinaccio, Paterno, Pratolino, Viliani |
Government | |
• Mayor | Fabio Pieri |
Area | |
• Total | 57.0 km2 (22.0 sq mi) |
Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
Population (1 January 2007)[2] | |
• Total | 5,073 |
• Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Vagliesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 50030 |
Dialing code | 055 |
Patron saint | St. Peter |
Saint day | June 29 |
Website | Official website |
It is home to Villa Demidoff, housing the remains of the Villa Medici di Pratolino. The communal territory also includes the Sanctuary of Montesenario, one of the most important ones in Tuscany.
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