Poggio a Caiano

Poggio a Caiano is a town and comune in the province of Prato, Tuscany region Italy. The town, birthplace of Philip Mazzei, lies 9 kilometres (6 mi) south of the provincial capital of Prato.

Poggio a Caiano
Comune di Poggio a Caiano
Medici villa in Poggio a Caiano
Location of Poggio a Caiano
Poggio a Caiano
Location of Poggio a Caiano in Italy
Poggio a Caiano
Poggio a Caiano (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 43°49′N 11°04′E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvincePrato (PO)
FrazioniBonistallo
Government
  MayorFrancesco Puggelli (centre-left)
Area
  Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013)
  Total10,019
  Density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
DemonymPoggesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
59016
Dialing code055
Patron saintSanta Maria
Saint dayFirst Sunday of August
WebsiteOfficial website
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