Vicchio

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Comune di Vicchio
Coat of arms of Comune di Vicchio
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Vicchio in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Florence (FI)
Mayor Elettra Lorini
Elevation 203 m (666 ft)
Area 139.0 km² (54 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 7,736
 - Density 56/km² (145/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 43°56′N, 11°28′E
Gentilic Vicchiesi
Dialing code 055
Postal code 50039
Frazioni Villore, Barbiana, Casole, Rupecanina, Gattaia, Molezzano, Caselle, Vespignano, Mattagnano, Piazzano, Santa Maria a Vezzano, Cistio
Patron St. John the Baptist
 - Day June 24
Website: www.comune.vicchio.fi.it/

Vicchio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 km northeast of Florence. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,736 and an area of 139.0 km².[1]

Vicchio borders the following municipalities: Borgo San Lorenzo, Dicomano, Marradi, Pontassieve.

Two famous Italian painters were born near Vicchio: Giotto (in the frazione of Colle di Vespignano) and Fra Angelico (at Rupecanina).

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[edit] References

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

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