Montopoli in Val d'Arno explained

Montopoli in Val d'Arno
Official Name:Comune di Montopoli in Val d'Arno
Coordinates:43.6667°N 55°W
Region:Tuscany
Province:Pisa (PI)
Frazioni:Capanne, Castel del Bosco, Marti, San Romano
Mayor:Alessandra Vivaldi
Area Total Km2:29.9
Population Total:11012
Population As Of:2008[1]
Population Demonym:Montopolesi
Elevation M:98
Postal Code:56020
Area Code:0571

Montopoli in Val d'Arno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 40km (30miles) southwest of Florence and about 30km (20miles) 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. Outside of town is the Franciscan Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Romano and the parish church of Santa Maria Novella.

Notable people

Twin towns

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Notes and References

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