Castellina in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti is a comune (municipality) of c. 2,800 inhabitants in the province of Siena, in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Florence and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Siena. It is part of the Chianti Hills, between the valleys of the Arbia, Pesa and Elsa rivers.
Castellina in Chianti | |
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Castellina in Chianti Location of Castellina in Chianti in Italy Castellina in Chianti Castellina in Chianti (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 43°28′09″N 11°17′19″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Siena (SI) |
| Frazioni | Fonterutoli, La Piazza, Lilliano, Pietrafitta, Rencine, San Leonino, Sant'Agnese, Sicelle |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marcello Bonechi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 99.8 km2 (38.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017) | |
| • Total | 2,859 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (74/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castellinesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 53011 |
| Dialing code | 0577 |
| Patron saint | St. Faustus |
| Saint day | September 18 |
| Website | Official website |
The territory of Castellina in Chianti borders the following municipalities: Barberino Val d'Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Greve in Chianti, Monteriggioni, Poggibonsi, Radda in Chianti, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa.
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