Castel Focognano
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| Castel Focognano | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Castel Focognano | ||
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  Castel Focognano | ||
| Coordinates: 43°39′14″N 11°50′14″E / 43.65389°N 11.83722°ECoordinates: 43°39′14″N 11°50′14″E / 43.65389°N 11.83722°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Tuscany | |
| Province | Arezzo (AR) | |
| Frazioni | Rassina (capital), Calleta, Carda, Castel Focognano, Ornina, Pieve a Socana, Salutio, Zenna | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mario Ferrini (since June 2004) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 56.60 km2 (21.85 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) | |
| Population (31 August 2007) | ||
| • Total | 3,304 | |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Focognanesi or Rassinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 52016 | |
| Dialing code | 0575 | |
| Patron saint | Martin of Tours | |
| Saint day | 11 November | |
| Website | Official website | |
Castel Focognano is an Italian comune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. Although it is named after a village on the slopes of the Alpe di Catenaia, it is administered from the industrial town of Rassina.
Geography
The comune lies in the Casentino valley on the left bank of the River Arno.
History
During World War II Rassina was home for many American soldiers who were hiding or preparing the offensive on the German army.
Many people were killed while fighting with Fascist soldiers.
In 1992 Rassina was completely flooded by the Arno river.
Economy
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Today Rassina is expanding and is becoming one of Casentino's leading industrial centres. It is home to one of Europe's largest cement works.
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