Palaia is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Florence and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Pisa.

Palaia
Comune di Palaia
Civic Tower.
Civic Tower.
Coat of arms of Palaia
Location of Palaia
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Palaia is located in Italy
Palaia
Palaia
Location of Palaia in Italy
Palaia is located in Tuscany
Palaia
Palaia
Palaia (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°36′N 10°45′E / 43.600°N 10.750°E / 43.600; 10.750
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvincePisa (PI)
FrazioniAlica, Baccanella, Colleoli, Forcoli, Gello, Montacchita, Montanelli, Montechiari, Montefoscoli, Partino, San Gervasio, Toiano, Villa Saletta
Government
 • MayorMarco Gherardini
Area
 • Total73.71 km2 (28.46 sq mi)
Elevation
240 m (790 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)[2]
 • Total4,542
 • Density62/km2 (160/sq mi)
DemonymPalaiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
56036
Dialing code0587
WebsiteOfficial website

Palaia borders the following municipalities: Capannoli, Montaione, Montopoli in Val d'Arno, Peccioli, Pontedera, San Miniato.

See also

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  • Bonamico, Italian wine grape that is also known as Uva di Palaia and may have originated in Palaia

References

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  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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