Chiesanuova

For the Italian commune, see Chiesanuova, Piedmont.
Chiesanuova
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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 12.4208500°E / 43.9044667; 12.4208500
Country  San Marino
Government
  Capitano Franco Santi (since 2009)
Area
  Total 5.46 km2 (2.11 sq mi)
Elevation 450 m (1,480 ft)
Population (31 October 2013)
  Total 1,097
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC)
Postal code 47894
Climate Cfb

Chiesanuova is a minor municipality of San Marino. It has a population of 1,097 inhabitants (October 2013) 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 its 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):

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Coordinates: 43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E / 43.9044667°N 12.4208500°E / 43.9044667; 12.4208500

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