Morsiano

Morsiano
Frazione
The particular shape of the Pietra di Bismantova in the province of Reggio Emilia
Morsiano Location of Morsiano in Italy
Coordinates: 44°18′18″N10°30′23″E / 44.30500°N 10.50639°E / 44.30500; 10.50639
Country	Italy
Region	Emilia-Romagna
Province	Reggio Emilia (RE)
Comune	Villa Minozzo
Area
• Total	5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Elevation	720 m (2,360 ft)
Population  (2001 [1] ) [2]
• Total	134
• Density	24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Demonym	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.

Overview

The town of Morsiano has a population of 134 residents all year long. Besides Morsiano there are other little villages which make up its frazione; the main ones are: Case Rossi, Monte Bore, Strinati, Costalta and La Costa. ^[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.

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

See also

• Frazioni of the Provincie of Reggio Emilia