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Scrofiano | |
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Coordinates: 43°13′51″N11°42′56″E / 43.23083°N 11.71556°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Siena |
Comune | Sinalunga |
Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 247 |
Demonym(s) | Scrofianese, -i |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 53048 |
Dialing code | 0577 |
Patron saint | St. Blaise |
Saint day | February 3 |
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