Empoli
Empoli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈempoli]) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy, about 30 km (20 miles) southwest of Florence, to the south of the Arno in a plain formed by the river. The plain has been usable for agriculture since Roman times. The commune's territory becomes hilly as it departs from the river. Empoli is on the main railway line from Florence to Pisa, and is the point of divergence of a line to Siena. Empoli has an enduring tradition as an agricultural centre. It has given its name to a local variety of artichoke.
Empoli | |
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| Comune di Empoli | |
Piazza Farinata degli Uberti | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Empoli | |
Empoli Location of Empoli in Italy Empoli Empoli (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 43°43′N 10°57′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Metropolitan city | Florence (FI) |
| Frazioni | Avane, Casenuove, Corniola, Cortenuova, Fontanella, Marcignana, Monterappoli, Pagnana, Ponte a Elsa, Pontorme, Pozzale, Sant'Andrea, Serravalle, Villanova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brenda Barnini (since 26 May 2014) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.28 km2 (24.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2014) | |
| • Total | 48,004 |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Empolesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 50053 |
| Dialing code | 0571 |
| Patron saint | St. Andrew |
| Saint day | November 30 |
| Website | Official website |
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