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Domagnano
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Flag of Domagnano
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Coat of arms of Domagnano
Coat of arms
Domagnano's location in San Marino
Domagnano's location in San Marino
Domagnano is located in San Marino
Domagnano
Domagnano
Location in San Marino
Country  San Marino
Curazie
Area
 • Total 6.62 km2 (2.56 sq mi)
Elevation
357 m (1,171 ft)
Population
 (May 2018)
 • Total 3,565
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) CEST
Postal code
47895
Climate Cfa

Domagnano is one of the nine special towns, called castelli, in the small country of San Marino. It is home to about 3,565 people (as of May 2018). The town covers an area of 6.62 square kilometers.

Exploring Domagnano's Location

Domagnano is a town in San Marino, a tiny country in Europe. It shares its borders with other towns in San Marino. These include Faetano, Borgo Maggiore, and Serravalle. It also borders an Italian town called Coriano.

What are Curazie?

Domagnano is made up of five smaller areas called curazie. Think of them like small neighborhoods or villages within the main town. These areas are:

  • Cà Giannino
  • Fiorina
  • Piandivello
  • Spaccio Giannoni
  • Torraccia

A Look into Domagnano's Past

Domagnano has a long and interesting history. It was once known by a different name, Montelupo. This name means "mountain of wolves," which was inspired by the town's old coat of arms. People have lived in this area since Roman times. The town was first officially mentioned around the year 1300.

Domagnano is located on Monte Titano, a famous mountain in San Marino. From here, you can see the beautiful Adriatic Sea.

The Domagnano Treasure

In the late 1800s, a very special discovery was made in Domagnano. It was a collection of valuable items known as the Domagnano Treasure. This treasure included amazing gold jewelry and other ancient pieces. Today, the treasure is split between different museums around the world. The biggest parts of it are kept at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg and the British Museum.

Domagnano Treasure
Gold jewellery from the Domagnano Treasure in the British Museum

How Domagnano's Population Grew

The number of people living in Domagnano has changed a lot over many years. The timeline below shows how the population has grown from the year 1253 up to 1998. You can see how the town has become bigger over time.

See also

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