Montaione

Montaione
—  Comune  —
Comune di Montaione
Church of San Regolo.
Montaione
Location of Montaione in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Toscana
Province Florence (FI)
Frazioni Barbialla, Casetta, Castelfalfi, Collegalli, Filicaja, Alberi, Iano, Sughera, Mura, Olmo, Palagio, Piaggia, Santo Stefano, San Vivaldo, Tonda, Vignale
Government
 • Mayor Paola Rossetti in Benassi
Area
 • Total 104.8 km2 (40.5 sq mi)
Elevation 342 m (1,122 ft)
Population (1 January 2007)[1]
 • Total 3,667
 • Density 35/km2 (90.6/sq mi)
Demonym Montaionesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 50050
Dialing code 0571
Saint day May 3
Website Official website

Montaione is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 35 km southwest of Florence.

Contents

Geography

The frazione of Filicaja that is famous as the starting point of Antonio da Filicaja for the invasion of Pisa by the Florentine army in 1509.

Main sights

Animal sanctuaries

The Italian Horse Protection Association (IHP) has its main base in Montaione's frazione of Filicaja[2].

References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat
  2. ^ Where we are - IHP internet site

External links