Castell'Azzara
Castell'Azzara is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southeast of Florence and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Grosseto.
Castell'Azzara | |
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| Comune di Castell'Azzara | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Castell'Azzara | |
Castell'Azzara Location of Castell'Azzara in Italy Castell'Azzara Castell'Azzara (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 42°46′N 11°42′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Grosseto (GR) |
| Frazioni | Selvena |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maurizio Coppi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.23 km2 (24.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 815 m (2,674 ft) |
| Population (1 Januar 2022) | |
| • Total | 1,309 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castellazzaresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 58034 |
| Dialing code | 0564 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas |
| Saint day | December 6 |
| Website | Official website |
It occupies the slopes of the Monte Amiata and was once important for the extraction of cinnabar. It was first under the Aldobrandeschi, and then part of the Sforza County of Santa Fiora until 1624.
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