Scansano

Scansano is a town and comune, of medieval origin, in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany, central Italy. The area which Scansano lies within is called Maremma.

Scansano
Comune
Comune di Scansano
The main gate of Scansano
Coat of arms
Location of Scansano
Scansano Location of Scansano in Italy Scansano Scansano (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 42°41′23″N 11°20′5″E
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Province	Grosseto (GR)
Frazioni	Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte, Preselle
Government
• Mayor	Francesco Marchi
Area [1]
• Total	273.53 km^2 (105.61 sq mi)
Elevation	500 m (1,600 ft)
Population  (30 November 2016)[2]
• Total	4,365
• Density	16/km^2 (41/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Scansanesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	58054
Dialing code	0564
ISTAT code	053023
Patron saint	St. John the Baptist
Saint day	29 August
Website	Official website

Scansano area is home to the production of Morellino di Scansano, a type of wine.

Frazioni

The municipality is formed by the municipal seat of Scansano and the villages (frazioni) of Baccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte and Preselle.

Government

List of mayors

Mayor	Term start	Term end	Party
Giovanni Battista Biserni	1996	2006	Independent (centre-left)
Marzio Flavio Morini	2006	2011	Independent (centre-left)
Sabrina Cavezzini	2011	2016	Independent (centre-left)
Francesco Marchi	2016	Incumbent	Independent (centre-left)

References

1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)