Abbadia San Salvatore
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Comune di Abbadia San Salvatore
Coat of arms of Comune di Abbadia San Salvatore
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Abbadia San Salvatore in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Tuscany
Province Siena (SI)
Mayor Lorenzo Avanzati
Elevation 822 m (2,697 ft)
Area 58.9 km² (22.7 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 20041)
 - Total 6,807
 - Density 116/km² (300/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 42°53′N 11°41′E / 42.883, 11.683
Gentilic Abbadenghi, Badenghi
Dialing code 0577
Postal code 53021
Patron St. Mark
 - Day September 19
Website: www.comune.abbadia-san-salvatore.si.it

Abbadia San Salvatore is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 110 km southeast of Florence and about 60 km southeast of Siena, in the area of Monte Amiata.

The town is named after the Abbey of the same name. The area was once important for the extraction of cinnabar. Attractions in the town include the medieval borough, the Palazzo della Potesta (15th century) and the church of Santa Croce.

Abbadia San Salvatore borders the following municipalities: Castel del Piano, Castiglione d'Orcia, Piancastagnaio, Radicofani, San Casciano dei Bagni, Santa Fiora, Seggiano.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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