Abbadia San Salvatore

Abbadia San Salvatore
Comune
Comune di Abbadia San Salvatore

Coat of arms
Abbadia San Salvatore

Location of Abbadia San Salvatore in Italy

Coordinates: 42°53′N 11°41′E / 42.883°N 11.683°E / 42.883; 11.683Coordinates: 42°53′N 11°41′E / 42.883°N 11.683°E / 42.883; 11.683
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Siena (SI)
Government
  Mayor Lorenzo Avanzati
Area
  Total 58.9 km2 (22.7 sq mi)
Elevation 822 m (2,697 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 6,807
  Density 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Abbadenghi, Badenghi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 53021
Dialing code 0577
Patron saint St. Mark
Saint day September 19
Website Official website
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Abbadia San Salvatore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southeast of Florence and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Siena, in the area of Monte Amiata.

The town is named after the Abbey of the same name. The area was once important for the extraction of cinnabar. Attractions in the town include the medieval borough, the Palazzo della Potesta (15th century) and the church of Santa Croce.

Abbadia San Salvatore borders the following municipalities: Castel del Piano, Castiglione d'Orcia, Piancastagnaio, Radicofani, San Casciano dei Bagni, Santa Fiora, Seggiano.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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