Norcia, Medieval commune in Perugia, Italy
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Location: province of Perugia
Capital city: Norcia
Elevation above the sea: 604 m
Shares border with: Accumoli, Cascia, Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Cerreto di Spoleto, Montemonaco, Arquata del Tronto, Cittareale, Preci, Poggiodomo
Address: 06046 Norcia, Province of Perugia, Italy
Website: http://comune.norcia.pg.it
GPS coordinates: 42.79333,13.09389
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:05
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