Capannori
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| Comune di Capannori | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Lucca (LU) |
| Mayor | Giorgio Del Ghingaro (since June 2004) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Area | 156 km² (60 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2004-12-31) | |
| - Total | 42,849 |
| - Density | 275/km² (712/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Capannoresi |
| Dialing code | 0583 |
| Postal code | 55012 |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Website: www.comune.capannori.lu.it | |
Capannori is a town and comune in the province of Lucca, in northern Tuscany (Italy).
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[edit] Geography
The area is characterized by the number of distinctive towers (once used to communicate).
[edit] History
Villages such as Sant’ Andrea di Compito date back to medieval times.
[edit] Main sights
- Villa Mansi
- Villa Mazzarosa
- Villa Minutoli-Tegrimi
- Villa Torrigiani
[edit] Frazioni
Badia di Cantignano, Camigliano Santa Gemma, Carraia, Castelvecchio di Compito, Colle di Compito, Colognora di Compito, Coselli, Gragnano, Guamo, Lammari, Lappato, Lunata, Marlia, Massa Macinaia, Matraia, Paganico, Parezzana, Petrognano, Pieve di Compito, Pieve S. Paolo, Ruota, S. Andrea in Caprile, S. Andrea di Compito, S. Colombano, S. Gennaro, S. Ginese di Compito, S. Giusto di Compito, S. Leonardo in Treponzio, S. Margherita, S. Martino in Colle, S. Pietro a Marcigliano, Segromigno in Monte, Segromigno in Piano, Tassignano, Toringo, Tofori, Valgiano, Verciano, Vorno, Zone
Sant’ Andrea di Compito has a population of about 250 people.
[edit] Twin cities
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