San Giovanni in Marignano explained

San Giovanni in Marignano
Official Name:Comune di San Giovanni in Marignano
Coordinates:43.9333°N 55°W
Region:Emilia-Romagna
Province:Rimini (RN)
Frazioni:Santa Maria in Pietrafitta, Montalbano, Pianventena
Mayor:Michela Bertuccioli
Area Total Km2:21.37
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:9453
Population As Of:31 October 2020
Population Demonym:Marignanesi
Elevation M:30
Saint:St. Lucy
Day:December 13
Postal Code:47842
Area Code:0541

San Giovanni in Marignano (San Giàn or San Zvan in Marignèn) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 130km (80miles) southeast of Bologna and about 20km (10miles) southeast of Rimini. As of 2021, the municipality counts 9,463 inhabitants.[2]

San Giovanni in Marignano borders the following municipalities: Cattolica, Gradara, Misano Adriatico, Morciano di Romagna, Saludecio, San Clemente, Tavullia. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3] Cattolica Airfield is an abandoned World War II US Air Force airfield in its vicinity.

History

Under the Kingdom of Italy, on 5 December 1895, Cattolica gained municipal autonomy from San Giovanni.

In 1951, 54% of San Giovanni's population was employed in agriculture, falling to 23% by 1971.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Zaghini . Paolo . 16 October 2023 . Sulle rive del Conca, confine che unisce . On the banks of the Conca, a border that unites . 2 January 2024 . Chiamami Città . it-IT.
  3. Web site: Emilia Romagna. 31 July 2023. it.