Scansano
| Scansano | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Scansano | ||
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The main gate of Scansano | ||
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  Scansano Location of Scansano in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°41′23″N 11°20′5″E / 42.68972°N 11.33472°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Tuscany | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Grosseto (GR) | |
| Frazioni | Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte, Preselle | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Sabrina Cavezzini | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 273.57 km2 (105.63 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) | |
| Population (31 May 2009)[1] | ||
| • Total | 4,597 | |
| • Density | 17/km2 (44/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Scansanesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 58054 | |
| Dialing code | 0564 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | 29 August | |
| Website | Official website | |
Scansano is a town and comune, of medieval origin, in the Tuscan province of Grosseto, Italy. The area which Scansano lies within is called Maremma.
Scansano is notable for Morellino di Scansano, a type of wine.
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