Pietralunga
| Pietralunga | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Pietralunga | ||
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  Pietralunga Location of Pietralunga in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°ECoordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Umbria | |
| Province | Perugia (PG) | |
| Frazioni | Castel Guelfo, Colle Antico, Corniole, San Biagio, San Faustino | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mirko Ceci | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 140.2 km2 (54.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 566 m (1,857 ft) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | ||
| • Total | 2,343 | |
| • Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Pietralunghesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 06026 | |
| Dialing code | 075 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Gaudentius | |
| Saint day | 29 September | |
| Website | Official website | |
Pietralunga is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 35 km (22 mi) north of Perugia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,343 and an area of 140.2 km².[1]
Pietralunga borders the following municipalities: Apecchio, Cagli, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Montone, Umbertide.
History
As a small medieval town in Italy, it has many mentions by travelers and adventurers, dating back to 1000 A.D. It is also home to several ancient Roman ruins.[2] According to history, St. Crescenziano was killed near the town's center.[3] On 11 September 1334 Giovanni di Lorenzo de Picardie traveled through Pietralunga as part of the Ax Miracle of the Holy Face of Lucca.[4]
Demographic evolution
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ "Pietralunga". Penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ "Pietralunga Italy: tourism holidays in Pietralunga holiday travel and Pietralunga hotels". Bella Umbria. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ "Volto Santo di Lucca - Wikipedia" (in Italian). It.wikipedia.org. 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2012-08-05.