Morsiano

Frazione in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
44°18′18″N 10°30′23″E / 44.30500°N 10.50639°E / 44.30500; 10.50639Country ItalyRegion Emilia-RomagnaProvinceReggio Emilia (RE)ComuneVilla MinozzoArea
 • Total5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi)Elevation
720 m (2,360 ft)Population
 (2001[1])[2]
 • Total134 • Density24/km2 (63/sq mi)DemonymMorsianesiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
40022
Dialing code0542WebsiteMunicipal website

Morsiano is a hamlet administratively a frazione of Villa Minozzo in the province of Reggio Emilia. Located in the tuscany-emilia apennines near the Mount Cusna slopes. It is about 720 meters (2,360 feet) above sea level.

Overview

Morsiano has a population of 134 residents all year long (only the town not he entire frazione). Besides Morsiano there are other little villages which make up its frazione; the main ones are: Case Rossi, Monte Bore, Strinati, and Costalta.[3]

History

The hamlet is first mentioned in 1302 as being a part of the medieval comune of Toano. A census of the 18th century estimated the population to be 395. A little Marian niche dedicated to Our Lady dating back to the 1858 can be seen in the eastern part of this village.


References

  1. ^ (in Italian) 2001 Census of the province of Reggio Emilia
  2. ^ 134 (winter population), 420 (summer population)
  3. ^ (in Italian) Infos at Villa Minozzo municipal website

See also

  • Frazioni of the Provincie of Reggio Emilia