Sellano is a ''

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'' (municipality) in the

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in the

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, located about 50 km southeast of

Perugia Perugia (, , ; lat, Perusia) is the capital city of Umbria in central Italy, crossed by the River Tiber, and of the province of Perugia. The city is located about north of Rome and southeast of Florence. It covers a high hilltop and par ...

. As of 31 December 2018, it had a population of 1,048 and an area of 85.7 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute

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. Sellano borders the following municipalities:

Campello sul Clitunno Campello sul Clitunno is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, about 45 km southeast of Perugia. The Temple of Clitumnus, and the source of the Clitunno River, are within its boundaries. It is al ...

Cerreto di Spoleto Cerreto di Spoleto is an Italian village and ''comune'' of the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is a dispersed rural community with 1,158 inhabitants spread over 8 '' frazioni''. Its claim to fame is to be the root of the English term "charlatan" ...

Foligno Foligno (; Southern Umbrian: ''Fuligno'') is an ancient town of Italy in the province of Perugia in east central Umbria, on the Topino river where it leaves the Apennines and enters the wide plain of the Clitunno river system. It is located s ...

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Visso Visso is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Macerata in the Italian region Marche, located about southwest of Ancona and about southwest of Macerata. It houses the seat of Monti Sibillini National Park. Main sights * San Giacomo c ...

. Sellano is built on the hill that overlooks the course of the Vigi river, archaeological findings suggest that the site was already inhabited in pre-Roman times and certainly the first development as a feud dates back to the Longobard era. The municipality of Sellano includes many smaller villages, most of which present elements of considerable historical and architectural interest. The nature of the surrounding valleys and mountains is pristine and varied, rich in diverse flora and fauna, ideal for eco-tourism and trekking.

Demographic evolution

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Notable people

Domenico Mustafà Domenico Mustafà (16 April 1829 – 17 March 1912) was an Italian castrato singer, composer and choir director. Life Domenico Mustafà was born in the comune of Sellano,Official website
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