Santa Croce sull'Arno facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Croce sull’Arno
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| Comune di Santa Croce sull’Arno | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Province of Pisa |
| Frazioni | Staffoli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.99 km2 (6.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population
(2008)
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| • Total | 12,282 |
| • Density | 722.90/km2 (1,872.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Santacrocesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
56029
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| Dialing code | 0571 |
| Patron saint | Santa Cristiana |
| Website | www.comun.santacroce.pi.it |
Santa Croce sull'Arno is a charming town in Italy, located in the beautiful region of Tuscany. It's part of the Province of Pisa. As of 2005, about 13,400 people called this town home. It sits at a low elevation of just 18 meters (about 59 feet) above sea level.
What Santa Croce sull'Arno is Known For
Santa Croce sull'Arno is very famous for its special industries. The town is a big center for tanning, which is a process that turns animal skins into leather. This leather is then used to make many things like shoes, bags, and jackets.
Tanning Industry
Even though the town is not very big, covering only about 17 square kilometers (about 6.5 square miles), it has around 400 factories and workshops dedicated to tanning. This makes it a very important place for leather production in Italy and around the world. Many people in Santa Croce sull'Arno work in these factories, making high-quality leather products.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Croce sull'Arno para niños
