Petrignano

Petrignano
Frazione
Petrignano
Petrignano
Coordinates: 43°06′14″N 12°32′11″E / 43.10389°N 12.53639°E / 43.10389; 12.53639
Country Italy
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia
ComuneAssisi
Elevation212 m (696 ft)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total
2,536
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode
06081
Area code075

Petrignano is a frazione of the comune of Assisi in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, central Italy. It stands at an elevation of 212 metres above sea level on the right bank of the Chiascio River, c. 8 km east to Assisi. At the time of the Istat census of 2001 it had 2536 inhabitants.[1]

It has a 13th-century castle.

History

The village is home to a 13th-century castle, reflecting its medieval origins. During the medieval period, Assisi and its surrounding areas, including Petrignano, were fortified with castles to defend against invasions and conflicts.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Tavola: Popolazione residente per sesso - Perugia (dettaglio loc. abitate) - Censimento 2001". Istituto Nazionale di Statistica. Retrieved September 4, 2009.
  2. ^ "History of Assisi - Exploring Umbria". 2019-03-20. Retrieved 2025-01-25.