Chiesanuova

For the Italian commune, see Chiesanuova, Piedmont.

Chiesanuova
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Flag Coat of arms
Chiesanuova's location in San Marino
Chiesanuova Chiesanuova's location in San Marino
Coordinates: 43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E / 43.9044667°N 12.42085°E / 43.9044667; 12.42085
Country	San Marino
Government
- Capitano	?
Area
- Total	5.46 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Elevation	450 m (1,476 ft)
Population (2006)
- Total	1,029
- Density	178.75/km2 (463/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC)
Postal code	47894

Chiesanuova is a minor municipality of San Marino. It has a population of 1,029 inhabitants (conditions 2006) in an area of 5.46 km².

Geography

It borders the San Marino municipalities San Marino and Fiorentino and the Italian municipalities Sassofeltrio, Verucchio and San Leo.

History

The medieval castle of Busignano was situated in this area and in 1320 it's inhabitants decided to join San Marino. The name Chiesanuova dates back to the 16th century around the time of rebuilding of the church of S. Giovanni Battista in Curte (which no longer exists).

Parishes

Chiesanuova has 7 parishes (curazie):

• Caladino, Confine, Galavotto, Molarini, Poggio Casalino, Poggio Chiesanuova, Teglio

External links

http://www.sanmarinosite.com/eng/chiesanuova.html

Coordinates: 43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E / 43.9044667°N 12.42085°E / 43.9044667; 12.42085