Fosdinovo

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Fosdinovo
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Province of Massa-Carrara (MS)
Mayor Dino Bologna
Elevation 550 m
Area 48.7 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 4,609
 - Density 95/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°8′N 10°1′E
Gentilic fosdinovesi
Dialing code 0187
Postal code 54035, 54030
Frazioni Caniparola, Tendola, Giucano, Canepari, Marciaso, Posterla, Carignano, Ponzanello, Gignago, Caprognano
Patron S. Remigio (bishop of Reims, France)
 - Day 1 october


Location of Fosdinovo in Italy
Website: www.comune.fosdinovo.ms.it/

Fosdinovo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Massa-Carrara in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 km northwest of Florence and about 15 km northwest of Massa. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,609 and an area of 48.7 km2.[1] Very important the [| Medieval Festival] of Fosdinovo (July).

The municipality of Fosdinovo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Caniparola, Tendola, Giucano, Canepari, Marciaso, Posterla, and Carignano.

Fosdinovo borders the following municipalities: Aulla, Carrara, Castelnuovo Magra, Fivizzano, Ortonovo, Sarzana.


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[edit] References

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

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