Sarteano Explained

Sarteano
Official Name:Comune di Sarteano
Shield Alt:Half red (left) and half beige (right) with a lion, crown, and leaves
Coordinates:42.9833°N 63°W
Region:Tuscany
Province:Siena (SI)
Frazioni:Castiglioncello del Trinoro, Casa Bebi II, Fonte Della Regina, Fonte Vetriana, Lago, Valverde
Mayor:Francesco Landi
Area Total Km2:84.84
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:4533
Population As Of:1 January 2021
Population Demonym:Sarteanese(i)
Elevation M:573
Postal Code:53047
Area Code:0578

Sarteano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 100km (100miles) southeast of Florence and about 60km (40miles) southeast of Siena.[2]

Sarteano is particularly important from the historical point of view. Located between Val d'Orcia and Valdichiana, the area of Sarteano has been inhabited for thousands of years. For this reason, Sarteano has a very rich archeology. In particular, some of the most important Etruscan tombs of Tuscany are located in the countryside around Sarteano. A large portion of the archeological objects found in the area form the collection of the Museo civico archeologico di Sarteano.

Sarteano borders the following municipalities: Cetona, Chianciano Terme, Chiusi, Pienza, Radicofani, and San Casciano dei Bagni.

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Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Places: 413307 (Sarteano) . Harris, W., DARMC, R. Talbert, S. Gillies, T. Elliott, J. Becker . 8 July 2021 . February 23, 2014 . Pleiades.