Vaiano

Vaiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Prato in the Italian region of Tuscany. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Florence and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Prato. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 9,532 and an area of 34.2 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi).[3]

Vaiano
Comune di Vaiano
San salvatore Abbey-Facade in Vaiano
San salvatore Abbey-Facade in Vaiano
Location of Vaiano
Vaiano is located in Italy
Vaiano
Vaiano
Location of Vaiano in Italy
Vaiano is located in Tuscany
Vaiano
Vaiano
Vaiano (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°58′N 11°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceProvince of Prato (PO)
FrazioniFabio, Faltugnano, Gamberame, La Briglia, La Cartaia, La Foresta, La Tignamica, Le Fornaci, Meretto, Parmigno, Popigliano, Savignano, San Leonardo in Collina, Schignano and Sofignano.
Area
  Total34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total9,532
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
DemonymVaianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
59021
Dialing code0574
WebsiteOfficial website
San salvatore Abbey-Cricifix in Vaiano
Antonio Marini, The Madonna with child between Saint Joseph and Saint Anthon from Padua-Oratory of Saint Anthon at Villa Vai (Il Mulinaccio)
Ninfeus at Villa Vai (Il Mulinaccio)

Geography

The municipality of Vaiano contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Fabio, Faltugnano, Gamberame, La Briglia, La Cartaia, La Foresta, La Tignamica, Le Fornaci, Meretto, Parmigno, Popigliano, Savignano, San Leonardo in Collina, Schignano and Sofignano.

Vaiano borders the following municipalities: Barberino di Mugello, Calenzano, Cantagallo, Montemurlo, Prato.

Demographic evolution

Architectures

Churches

  • San salvatore abbey in Vaiano
  • Chapel at the old cemetery in Vaiano
  • San Leonardo in Gamberame
  • San Leonardo in San leonardo in Collina
  • Chapel at the Fattoria delle Mura in Sofignano
  • Chapel at Villa Buonamici in San Gaudenzio
  • Saint Anthon oratory at Villa Vai Il Mulinaccio
  • San Pier Giuliano oratory in La Cartaia
  • Ex Church of San Leonardo in Case
  • San Martino in Fabio
  • San Martino in Schignano
  • San Miniato in La Briglia
  • San Miniato in Popigliano
  • Santi Andrea e Donato in Savignano
  • Santi Giusto e Clemente in Faltugnano
  • Santi Vito e Modesto in Sofignano
  • Santo Stefano in Parmigno

Villas

  • Villa vai al Mulinaccio
  • Villa del Bello
  • Villa Hall or Villa Strozzi in Meretto
  • Villa Buonamici in San Gaudenzio
  • Villa Buonamici in Savignano
  • Villa Fabbri Fattoria delle Mura in Sofignano

Feasts

  • Carnival in Vaiano February
  • Feast of the dust in Sofignano may
  • More events during the year in Villa Vai

Notable people

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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