Volterra
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For other uses, see Volterra (disambiguation).
Volterra (Italian pronunciation: [volˈtɛrra]; Latin: Volaterrae) is a walled mountaintop town in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its history dates from before the 8th century BC and it has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.[3]
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Volterra | |
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Città di Volterra | |
Coordinates: 43°24′N 10°52′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Pisa (PI) |
Frazioni | Mazzolla, Montemiccioli, Saline di Volterra, Villamagna |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marco Buselli |
Area | |
• Total | 252 km2 (97 sq mi) |
Elevation | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
Population (1 January 2016)[2] | |
• Total | 10,519 |
• Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Demonym | Volterrani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 56048 |
Dialing code | 0588 |
Patron saint | St. Justus and Clement |
Saint day | June 5 |
Website | Official website |
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