San Leo
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| San Leo | |
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| Comune di San Leo | |
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| Coordinates: 43°54′N 12°21′E / 43.9°N 12.35°ECoordinates: 43°54′N 12°21′E / 43.9°N 12.35°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 |
San Leo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 135 km southeast of Bologna and about 35 km southwest of Rimini.
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[edit] 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 altitude of 600 metres above sea level.
[edit] 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].
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] Twin towns
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ (Italian) Article about the legislation
- ^ (Italian) Article on "il Resto del Carlino"
[edit] External links
Media related to San Leo at Wikimedia Commons
