Monticiano
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| Monticiano | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Siena (SI) |
| Mayor | Mauro Cresti (from May 26, 2002) |
| Elevation | 375 m |
| Area | 109 km² |
| Population | |
| - Total (as of December 31, 2004) | 1,412 |
| - Density | 13/km² |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Monticianesi |
| Dialing code | 0577 |
| Postal code | 53015 |
| Frazioni | Bagni di Petriolo, San Lorenzo a Merse, Scalvaia |
| Website: http://www.comune.monticiano.siena.it/ | |
Monticiano is a town in Tuscany, Italy, administratively part of the Province of Siena. It has 1,412 inhabitants as of December 31, 2004. The town is situated on the Colline Metallifere.
First historical chronichles of the "Castle of Monticiano" are dated 1189. In 1860, all its 723 inhabitants unanimously agreed to join the Kingdom of Italy. During the World War II, the partisans from the Siena zone started their first organizational operations in Monticiano, where a resistance brigade, named after Spartaco Lavagnini, also operated.
One of its frazioni, Bagni di Petriolo, is popular for its thermal waters.
Monticiano is the birthplace of controversial football director Luciano Moggi.
Tuscany · Communes of the province of Siena
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