San Giovanni in Marignano

San Giovanni in Marignano (Romagnol: San Giàn or San Zvan in Marignèn) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Rimini. As of 2021, the municipality counts 9,463 inhabitants.[3]

San Giovanni in Marignano
Comune di San Giovanni in Marignano
Coat of arms of San Giovanni in Marignano
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San Giovanni in Marignano is located in Italy
San Giovanni in Marignano
San Giovanni in Marignano
Location of San Giovanni in Marignano in Italy
San Giovanni in Marignano is located in Emilia-Romagna
San Giovanni in Marignano
San Giovanni in Marignano
San Giovanni in Marignano (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 43°56′N 12°43′E / 43.933°N 12.717°E / 43.933; 12.717
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceRimini (RN)
FrazioniSanta Maria in Pietrafitta, Montalbano, Pianventena
Government
 • MayorDaniele Morelli
Area
 • Total21.37 km2 (8.25 sq mi)
Elevation
30 m (100 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2020)[2]
 • Total9,453
 • Density440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
DemonymMarignanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47842
Dialing code0541
Patron saintSt. Lucy
Saint dayDecember 13
WebsiteOfficial website

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").[4] Cattolica Airfield is an abandoned World War II US Air Force airfield in its vicinity.

History edit

Under the Kingdom of Italy, on 5 December 1895, Cattolica gained municipal autonomy from San Giovanni.[3]

In 1951, 54% of San Giovanni's population was employed in agriculture, falling to 23% by 1971.[3]

References edit

  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.
  3. ^ a b c Zaghini, Paolo (16 October 2023). "Sulle rive del Conca, confine che unisce" [On the banks of the Conca, a border that unites]. Chiamami Città (in Italian). Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Emilia Romagna" (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2023.

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