Civitella Paganico
Civitella Paganico is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany. It features agricultural land, the main economy of the region, interspersed with dense forest. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species. Civitella Paganico is home to the Petriolo hot springs, which have been enjoyed by travelers for thousands of years.
Civitella Paganico | |
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| Comune di Civitella Paganico | |
View of Civitella Marittima | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Civitella Paganico | |
Civitella Paganico Location of Civitella Paganico in Italy Civitella Paganico Civitella Paganico (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 42°59′42″N 11°16′54″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Grosseto (GR) |
| Frazioni | Casale di Pari, Civitella Marittima, Dogana, Monte Antico, Paganico, Pari |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alessandra Biondi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 192.9 km2 (74.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 329 m (1,079 ft) |
| Population (30 June 2017) | |
| • Total | 3,213 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Civitellini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 58045 |
| Dialing code | 0564 |
| Patron saint | St. Fabian |
| Saint day | 20 January |
| Website | Official website |
Civilization in Civitella Paganico likely dates back to the Palaeolithic age. It is home to Etruscan and Roman remains. During the Middle Ages, the land was controlled by the Ardengheschi family, the Republic of Siena, and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. As of 2013, it is home to 3291 people, of which 15% are foreigners.
Civitella Paganico contains a number of small villages, the largest of which is Paganico. The municipal seat is located in Civitella Marittima. Civitella Paganico is also home to an Etruscan tomb that was found undisturbed in 2007. The remains of 30 people were found in the small enclosure.