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Chiesanuova — castello —
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Coat of armsChiesanuova's location in San Marino Chiesanuova's location in San Marino Coordinates: 43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E / 43.9044667°N 12.42085°E 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.
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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
Castelli of San Marino Acquaviva | Borgo Maggiore | Chiesanuova | Domagnano | Faetano | Fiorentino | Montegiardino | San Marino (city) | SerravalleCoordinates: 43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E / 43.9044667°N 12.42085°E
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