Pietralunga

Pietralunga
Comune
Comune di Pietralunga
Pietralunga

Location of Pietralunga in Italy

Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E / 43.450; 12.433Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E / 43.450; 12.433
Country Italy
Region Umbria
Province / Metropolitan city 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(s) 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.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. "Pietralunga". Penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  3. "Pietralunga Italy: tourism holidays in Pietralunga holiday travel and Pietralunga hotels". Bella Umbria. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
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