Castel Focognano
—  Comune  —
Comune di Castel Focognano
Coat of arms
Castel Focognano Location of Castel Focognano in Italy
Coordinates: 43°39′14″N 11°50′14″E / 43.65389°N 11.83722°E / 43.65389; 11.83722Coordinates: 43°39′14″N 11°50′14″E / 43.65389°N 11.83722°E / 43.65389; 11.83722
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Province	Arezzo (AR)
Frazioni	Rassina (capital), Calleta, Carda, Castel Focognano, Ornina, Pieve a Socana, Salutio, Zenna
Government
- Mayor	Mario Ferrini (since June 2004)
Area
- Total	56.60 km2 (21.9 sq mi)
Elevation	310 m (1,017 ft)
Population (31 August 2007)
- Total	3,304
- Density	58.4/km2 (151.2/sq mi)
- Demonym	Focognanesi or Rassinesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	52016
Dialing code	0575
Patron saint	[[Martin of Tours]]
Saint day	11 November
Website	Official website

Castel Focognano is an Italian comune in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. Although it is named after a village on the slopes of the Alpe di Catenaia, it is administered from the industrial town of Rassina.

[edit] Geography

The comune lies in the Casentino valley on the left bank of the River Arno.

[edit] History

During World War II Rassina was home for many American soldiers who were hiding or preparing the offensive on the German army.

Many people were killed while fighting with Fascist soldiers.

In 1992 Rassina was completely flooded by the Arno river.

[edit] Economy

Today Rassina is expanding and is becoming one of Casentino's leading industrial centres. It is home to one of Europe's largest cement works.

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