Pietralunga

Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E / 43.450; 12.433
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Pietralunga
Comune
Comune di Pietralunga
Location of Pietralunga
Map
Pietralunga is located in Italy
Pietralunga
Pietralunga
Location of Pietralunga in Italy
Pietralunga is located in Umbria
Pietralunga
Pietralunga
Pietralunga (Umbria)
Coordinates: 43°27′N 12°26′E / 43.450°N 12.433°E / 43.450; 12.433
CountryItaly
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia (PG)
FrazioniCastel Guelfo, Colle Antico, Corniole, San Biagio, San Faustino
Government
 • MayorMirko Ceci
Area
[1]
 • Total140.2 km2 (54.1 sq mi)
Elevation
566 m (1,857 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total2,343
 • Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
DemonymPietralunghesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
06026
Dialing code075
Patron saintSaint Gaudentius
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial 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.[3]

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.[4] According to history, St. Crescenziano was killed near the town's center.[5] 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. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. ^ "Pietralunga". Penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  5. ^ "Pietralunga Italy: tourism holidays in Pietralunga holiday travel and Pietralunga hotels". Bella Umbria. Retrieved 2012-08-05.

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