Morsiano Explained

Morsiano
Coordinates:44.305°N 10.5064°W
Province:Reggio Emilia (RE)
Comune:Villa Minozzo
Elevation M:720
Area Total Km2:5.5
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:134
Population As Of:2001[2]
Gentilic:Morsianesi
Postal Code:40022
Area Code:0542
Website:Municipal website

Morsiano is a hamlet administratively a frazione of Villa Minozzo in the province of Reggio Emilia. Located in the tuscany-emilia apennines near the Mount Cusna slopes. It is about 720abbr=offNaNabbr=off above sea level.

Overview

Morsiano has a population of 134 residents all year long (only the town not he entire frazione). Besides Morsiano there are other little villages which make up its frazione; the main ones are: Case Rossi, Monte Bore, Strinati, and Costalta.[3]

History

The hamlet is first mentioned in 1302 as being a part of the medieval comune of Toano. A census of the 18th century estimated the population to be 395.A little Marian niche dedicated to Our Lady dating back to the 1858 can be seen in the eastern part of this village.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 134 (winter population), 420 (summer population)
  2. 2001 Census of the province of Reggio Emilia
  3. Infos at Villa Minozzo municipal website