Morsiano

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Morsiano
Location of Morsiano in Italy
Coordinates: 44°18′18″N10°30′23″E / 44.30500°N 10.50639°E / 44.30500; 10.50639 Coordinates: 44°18′18″N10°30′23″E / 44.30500°N 10.50639°E / 44.30500; 10.50639
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Region Flag of Emilia-Romagna.svg  Emilia-Romagna
Province Reggio Emilia (RE)
Comune Villa Minozzo
Area
  Total5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Elevation
720 m (2,360 ft)
Population
 (2001 [1] ) [2]
  Total134
  Density24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Morsianesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
40022
Dialing code 0542
Website Municipal website

Morsiano is a hamlet administratively a frazione of Villa Minozzo in the province of Reggio Emilia. Located in the tuscany-emilia apennines near the Mount Cusna slopes. It is about 720 meters (2,360 feet) above sea level.

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Overview

Morsiano has a population of 134 residents all year long (only the town not he entire frazione). Besides Morsiano there are other little villages which make up its frazione; the main ones are: Case Rossi, Monte Bore, Strinati, and Costalta. [3]

History

The hamlet is first mentioned in 1302 as being a part of the medieval comune of Toano. A census of the 18th century estimated the population to be 395. A little Marian niche dedicated to Our Lady dating back to the 1858 can be seen in the eastern part of this village.


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References

  1. (in Italian) 2001 Census of the province of Reggio Emilia
  2. 134 (winter population), 420 (summer population)
  3. (in Italian) Infos at Villa Minozzo municipal website

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