San Leo

San Leo
Comune
Comune di San Leo
San Leo

Location of San Leo in Italy

Coordinates: 43°54′N 12°21′E / 43.900°N 12.350°ECoordinates: 43°54′N 12°21′E / 43.900°N 12.350°E
Country Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Rimini (RN)
Frazioni Azienda, Capicchio, Castelnuovo, Montefotogno, Montemaggio, Pietracuta, Pietramaura, Santa Lucia, Tausano, Torello
Government
 • Mayor Dario Giorgini
Area
 • Total 53.3 km2 (20.6 sq mi)
Elevation 589 m (1,932 ft)
Population (May 2007)[1]
 • Total 2,998
 • Density 56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym Leontini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 47865
Dialing code 0541
Patron saint St. Leo
Saint day August 1
Website Official website
The fortress (Rocca) of San Leo

San Leo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 135 kilometres (84 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Rimini.

Geography

San Leo borders the following municipalities: Acquaviva (San Marino), Chiesanuova (San Marino), Città di San Marino (San Marino), Maiolo, Montecopiolo, Monte Grimano, Novafeltria, Sassofeltrio, Torriana, Verucchio.

San Leo is home to a large fortress at an elevation of 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level.

History

After the referendum of 17 and 18 December 2006, San Leo was detached from the Province of Pesaro and Urbino (Marche) to join Emilia-Romagna and the Province of Rimini on 15 August 2009.[2][3]

Demographic evolution

Twin towns

References

  1. ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ↑ (Italian) Article about the legislation
  3. ↑ (Italian) Article on "il Resto del Carlino"

External links

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