Sovicille

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Sovicille

Location of Sovicille in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Province of Siena (SI)
Elevation 265 m (869 ft)
Area 143.7 km² (55 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 8,800
 - Density 61/km² (158/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 43°17′N, 11°14′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0577
Postal code 53018
Frazioni Rosia, San Rocco a Pilli, Volte Basse
Website: www.comune.sovicille.siena.it/

Sovicille is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 60 km south of Florence and about 10 km southwest of Siena. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,800 and an area of 143.7 km².[1]

The municipality of Sovicille contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Rosia, San Rocco a Pilli, and Volte Basse.

Sovicille borders the following municipalities: Casole d'Elsa, Chiusdino, Monteriggioni, Monteroni d'Arbia, Monticiano, Murlo, Siena.

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

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