San Giovanni in Marignano
Comune in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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San Giovanni in Marignano (Romagnol: San Giàn or San Zvan in Marignèn) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rimini in the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of Bologna and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Rimini. As of 2021, the municipality counts 9,463 inhabitants.[3]
San Giovanni in Marignano | |
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| Comune di San Giovanni in Marignano | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  San Giovanni in Marignano Location within Italy  San Giovanni in Marignano Location within Emilia-Romagna | |
| Coordinates: 43°56′N 12°43′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Emilia-Romagna |
| Province | Rimini (RN) |
| Frazioni | Santa Maria in Pietrafitta, Montalbano, Pianventena |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michela Bertuccioli |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.37 km2 (8.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Population (31 October 2020)[2] | |
• Total | 9,453 |
| • Density | 442.3/km2 (1,146/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Marignanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 47842 |
| Dialing code | 0541 |
| Patron saint | St. Lucy |
| Saint day | December 13 |
| Website | Official website |
San Giovanni in Marignano borders the following municipalities: Cattolica, Gradara, Misano Adriatico, Morciano di Romagna, Saludecio, San Clemente, Tavullia. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[4] Cattolica Airfield is an abandoned World War II US Air Force airfield in its vicinity.
History
Under the Kingdom of Italy, on 5 December 1895, Cattolica gained municipal autonomy from San Giovanni.[3]
In 1951, 54% of San Giovanni's population was employed in agriculture, falling to 23% by 1971.[3]
