San Mauro Pascoli

San Mauro Pascoli (Romagnol: San Mevar) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Forlì-Cesena in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Forlì. It is at some 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi) from the sea, the frazione of San Mauro Mare facing it.

San Mauro Pascoli
Comune di San Mauro Pascoli
Villa Torlonia.
Villa Torlonia.
Location of San Mauro Pascoli
San Mauro Pascoli is located in Italy
San Mauro Pascoli
San Mauro Pascoli
Location of San Mauro Pascoli in Italy
San Mauro Pascoli is located in Emilia-Romagna
San Mauro Pascoli
San Mauro Pascoli
San Mauro Pascoli (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°6′N 12°25′E
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceProvince of Forlì-Cesena (FC)
FrazioniAlberazzo, La Torre, San Mauro Mare
Government
  MayorLuciana Garbuglia
Area
  Total17.29 km2 (6.68 sq mi)
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)[2]
  Total11,929
  Density690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
DemonymSammauresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47030
Dialing code0541
Patron saintSt. Crispin
Saint day25 October
WebsiteOfficial website

The comune was called San Mauro di Romagna until 1932, when its name was changed in honor of the poet Giovanni Pascoli and his beloved sister Maria, who were born here. Famous Italian shoe designers Giuseppe Zanotti and Sergio Rossi were also born there.

Main sights

  • Torlonia tower
  • Roman furnaces
  • Giovanni Pascoli House

Twin towns

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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