Montopoli in Val d'Arno

Montopoli in Val d'Arno
Comune
Comune di Montopoli in Val d'Arno

Arch and Tower of Castruccio Castracani.

Coat of arms
Montopoli in Val d'Arno

Location of Montopoli in Val d'Arno in Italy

Coordinates: 43°40′N 10°45′E / 43.667°N 10.750°E / 43.667; 10.750
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Pisa (PI)
Frazioni Capanne, Castel del Bosco, San Romano, Marti
Government
  Mayor Alessandra Vivaldi
Area
  Total 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi)
Elevation 98 m (322 ft)
Population (2008[1])
  Total 11,012
  Density 370/km2 (950/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Montopolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 56020
Dialing code 0571
Website Official website

Montopoli in Val d'Arno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Florence and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Pisa.

Montopoli in Val d'Arno borders the following municipalities: Castelfranco di Sotto, Palaia, Pontedera, San Miniato, Santa Maria a Monte.

It is home to a tower and an arch named after Castruccio Castracani, once belonging to a castle.

References

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

Twin towns

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