Radicofani (Italian pronunciation: [radiˈkɔːfani]) is a comune in the Province of Siena in the Italian region Tuscany, located in the natural park of Val d'Orcia about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southeast of Florence and about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Siena.
Radicofani | |
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| Comune di Radicofani | |
 View of Radicofani | |
Location of Radicofani  | |
  Radicofani Location of Radicofani in Italy  Radicofani Radicofani (Tuscany) | |
| Coordinates: 42°54′N 11°46′E / 42.900°N 11.767°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Siena (SI) |
| Frazioni | Contignano |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Fabbrizzi |
| Area | |
• Total | 85.2 km2 (32.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 814 m (2,671 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2016)[2] | |
• Total | 1,088 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Radicofanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 53040 |
| Dialing code | 0578 |
| Website | Official website |
Radicofani borders the following municipalities: Abbadia San Salvatore, Castiglione d'Orcia, Pienza, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sarteano.
Climate
editClimate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Cfa (Humid Subtropical Climate).[3]
| Climate data for Radicofani | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6 (42) |
6 (42) |
8 (47) |
12 (53) |
17 (62) |
21 (69) |
24 (76) |
24 (76) |
21 (69) |
15 (59) |
10 (50) |
7 (44) |
14 (57) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1 (33) |
1 (33) |
2 (36) |
5 (41) |
9 (49) |
13 (55) |
16 (61) |
16 (61) |
13 (56) |
9 (49) |
5 (41) |
2 (36) |
8 (46) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 46 (1.8) |
51 (2) |
48 (1.9) |
53 (2.1) |
53 (2.1) |
36 (1.4) |
36 (1.4) |
46 (1.8) |
58 (2.3) |
69 (2.7) |
76 (3) |
56 (2.2) |
630 (24.7) |
| Average precipitation days | 7 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 7 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 83.9 |
| Source: Weatherbase [4] | |||||||||||||
Demographic evolution
edit| Historical Population of Radicofani[5] |
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Main sights
editThe main landmark of Radicofani is its Rocca (Castle), of Carolingian origin, documented since 978 as the Castle of Ghino di Tacco. Occupying the highest point of a hill, at 896 metres (2,940 ft), it was restored after the conquest from the Grand Duchy of Tuscany (1560–67). It has two lines of walls: the external one has a pentagonal shape, while the inner one is triangular, with three ruined towers at each corner and a cassero (donjon) which can be visited.
Also notable is the Romanesque church of San Pietro, with a nave housing works by Andrea della Robbia, Benedetto Buglioni and Santi Buglioni. Also by della Robbia is the precious Madonna with Saints at the high altar of the church of Sant'Agata. Just to the south of town is the Bosco Isabella.
Municipal government
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Radicofani is headed by a mayor (sindaco) assisted by a legislative body, the consiglio comunale, and an executive body, the giunta comunale. Since 1995 the mayor and members of the consiglio comunale are directly elected together by resident citizens, while from 1945 to 1995 the mayor was chosen by the legislative body. The giunta comunale is chaired by the mayor, who appoints others members, called assessori. The offices of the comune are housed in a building usually called the municipio or palazzo comunale.
Since 1995 the mayor of Radicofani is directly elected by citizens, originally every four, then every five years. The current mayor is Francesco Fabbrizzi (PD), elected on 25 May 2014 and re-elected on 26 May 2019 and on 9 June 2024.
| Mayor | Term start | Term end | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Bonsignori | 24 April 1995 | 14 June 2004 | DS | |
| Massimo Magrini | 14 June 2004 | 26 May 2014 | PD | |
| Francesco Fabbrizzi | 26 May 2014 | incumbent | PD |
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Climate Summary for Radicofani
- ^
"Weatherbase.com". July 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) Retrieved on 29 July 2013. - ^ "Statistiche I.Stat". ISTAT (in Italian). Retrieved 23 December 2023.
External links
edit- Official website
- Rocca di Radicofani (in Italian)