Selvena | |
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Coordinates: 42°46′1″N11°38′32″E / 42.76694°N 11.64222°E Coordinates: 42°46′1″N11°38′32″E / 42.76694°N 11.64222°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Province | Grosseto (GR) |
Comune | Castell'Azzara |
Elevation | 694 m (2,277 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 480 |
Demonym(s) | Selvenesi, Selveniani, Selvignani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 58034 |
Dialing code | (+39) 0564 |
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