Pietralunga

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Pietralunga
Comune di Pietralunga
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Location of Pietralunga
Pietralunga is located in Italy
Pietralunga
Pietralunga
Location of Pietralunga in Italy
Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E / 43.450; 12.433Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E / 43.450; 12.433
CountryItaly
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia (PG)
FrazioniCastel Guelfo, Colle Antico, Corniole, San Biagio, San Faustino
Government
 • MayorMirko Ceci
Area
 • Total140.2 km2 (54.1 sq mi)
Elevation
566 m (1,857 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total2,343
 • Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pietralunghesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
06026
Dialing code075
Patron saintSaint Gaudentius
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website

Pietralunga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 35 km (22 mi) north of Perugia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,343 and an area of 140.2 km².[3]

Pietralunga borders the following municipalities: Apecchio, Cagli, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Montone, Umbertide.

History[]

As a small medieval town in Italy, it has many mentions by travelers and adventurers, dating back to 1000 A.D. It is also home to several ancient Roman ruins.[4] According to history, St. Crescenziano was killed near the town's center.[5] On 11 September 1334 Giovanni di Lorenzo de Picardie traveled through Pietralunga as part of the Ax Miracle of the Holy Face of Lucca.

Demographic evolution[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. ^ "Pietralunga". Penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  5. ^ "Pietralunga Italy: tourism holidays in Pietralunga holiday travel and Pietralunga hotels". Bella Umbria. Retrieved 2012-08-05.

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