Paganico
Welcome to Civitella Paganico: Let's discover this wonderful Tuscan city together
Civitella Paganico is a beautiful Tuscan city located in the northern part of the Grosseto province, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and bordering other famous Tuscan localities such as Siena and Montalcino. With its 2984 inhabitants, it is a scattered municipality formed by the union of different villages. The municipal seat is located in Civitella Marittima and belongs to the Grosseto province in Tuscany.
If you are thinking of visiting this wonderful city, you are in the right place. In this article, we will talk about the physical geography, climate, and history of this fantastic Tuscan city.
Physical geography
Territory
The territory of Civitella Paganico extends along the Ombrone Valley, within the Grosseto province. It borders the municipalities of Monticiano and Murlo and the Siena province to the north, Montalcino and the same Siena province to the east, Cinigiano to the southeast, Campagnatico to the south, and Roccastrada to the west.
The territory of Civitella Paganico extends from the flat areas along the course of the Ombrone River, which reaches 65 meters above sea level at Paganico, to the hilly areas that affect almost the entire territory, reaching 481 meters above sea level in the hamlet of Casale di Pari.
Climate
Based on the average data available for the 1951-1980 period, the climate of the Civitella Paganico area has an average annual temperature ranging from +13.6 °C at an altitude of 363 meters above sea level in Pari (Civitella Paganico) to +14.7 °C at an altitude of 71-76 meters above sea level in Paganico and Monte Antico. Annual precipitation is influenced by the presence of numerous surrounding hills and mountains, ranging from 828 mm in Monte Antico to 927 mm in Pari, passing through 873 mm in Paganico.
- Climate classification: zone D, 1979 degree days
- Atmospheric diffusivity: high, Ibimet CNR 2002
History
The territory of Civitella Paganico has a very ancient history. Already in Etruscan times, it was inhabited by numerous communities of Villanovan and then Easternizing phases, then passing under the dominion of the Roman Empire. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the territory was no longer cultivated, and the Ombrone valley was becoming swampy. During the period of the Lombards, the territory was again occupied and then passed under the dominion of the Feudal lordships of the Ardengheschi and various local lords.
Civitella Paganico subsequently passed under the dominion of the medieval commune of Siena and, in the mid-sixteenth century, became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Conclusions
Civitella Paganico is a beautiful Tuscan city rich in culture and history. Its territory, which extends from the valley of the Ombrone River to the surrounding hilly and mountainous areas, offers breathtaking views and pleasant climate all year round.
If you are planning a visit to this city, do not hesitate to delve into its history, visit its numerous tourist attractions, and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. You won't regret it.
