Chianni
Comune
Comune di Chianni
Coat of arms of Chianni
Coat of arms
Location of Chianni
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Chianni is located in Italy
Chianni
Chianni
Location of Chianni in Italy
Chianni is located in Tuscany
Chianni
Chianni
Chianni (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°29′N 10°39′E / 43.483°N 10.650°E / 43.483; 10.650
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvincePisa (PI)
FrazioniRivalto
Government
 • MayorGiacomo Tarrini
Area
[1]
 • Total61.99 km2 (23.93 sq mi)
Elevation
284 m (932 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017[2])[3]
 • Total1,354
 • Density22/km2 (57/sq mi)
DemonymChiannerini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
56030
Dialing code0587
WebsiteOfficial website

Chianni is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pisa in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Florence and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Pisa.

Its territory includes vast chestnut woods and cultivations of vine and olive trees.

Chianni borders the following municipalities: Casciana Terme Lari, Castellina Marittima, Lajatico, Riparbella, Santa Luce, Terricciola.

History

Before being under the rule of Florence, the medieval town of Chianni was fought over by the bishop of Volterra and the Republic of Pisa.[4] One of the largest attractions is the Chapel della Compagnia della Santissima Annuziata, hosting "beautiful frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tempesti."[5]

References

  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. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Chianni | Visit Tuscany".
  5. ^ "The Chapel della Compagnia della Santissima Annuziata | Visit Tuscany".

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