Vaiano

Vaiano
Comune
Comune di Vaiano

San salvatore Abbey-Facade in Vaiano
Vaiano

Location of Vaiano in Italy

Coordinates: 43°58′N 11°7′E / 43.967°N 11.117°E / 43.967; 11.117Coordinates: 43°58′N 11°7′E / 43.967°N 11.117°E / 43.967; 11.117
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Province of Prato (PO)
Frazioni Fabio, Faltugnano, Gamberame, La Briglia, La Cartaia, La Foresta, La Tignamica, Le Fornaci, Meretto, Parmigno, Popigliano, Savignano, San Leonardo in Collina, Schignano and Sofignano.
Area
  Total 34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
Elevation 150 m (490 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 9,532
  Density 280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Vaianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 59021
Dialing code 0574
Website Official website
San salvatore Abbey-Cricifix in Vaiano
Antonio Marini, The Madonna with child between Saint Joseph and Saint Anthon from Padua-Oratory of Saint Anthon at Villa Vai (Il Mulinaccio)
Ninfeus at Villa Vai (Il Mulinaccio)

Vaiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Prato in the Italian region of Tuscany. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Florence and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Prato. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 9,532 and an area of 34.2 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi).[1]

Geography

The municipality of Vaiano contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Fabio, Faltugnano, Gamberame, La Briglia, La Cartaia, La Foresta, La Tignamica, Le Fornaci, Meretto, Parmigno, Popigliano, Savignano, San Leonardo in Collina, Schignano and Sofignano.

Vaiano borders the following municipalities: Barberino di Mugello, Calenzano, Cantagallo, Montemurlo, Prato.

Demographic evolution

Architectures

Churches

Villas

Feasts

Gallery

References

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

External links

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