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Republic of San Marino
San Marino.
Local administration

Giunte di
Castello

The nine Castelli of the Republic of San Marino are each administered by their own Giunta. Decentralised bodies, born following the annexation of the Castelli in 1463, today renewed by popular vote every four years.

Castelli
9
Giunta members
15 · 21
Capitano in office
2 years

Source: Secretariat of State for Internal Affairs and Relations with the Giunte di Castello

Civic flag flown in front of a Casa di Castello
§ I — The nine Castelli

The territory, nine districts

The territory of the Republic, covering 61.19 km², is divided into nine Castelli, corresponding to the Italian municipalities. The current arrangement descends from the annexation of 1463, with the entry of Faetano after the war against the Malatesta. Each Castello has its own Casa, a Giunta and a Capitano.

The nine Castelli of the Republic
Castello Dedicated page
City of San MarinoCity of San Marino
Borgo MaggioreBorgo Maggiore
SerravalleSerravalle
DomagnanoDomagnano
FiorentinoFiorentino
AcquavivaAcquaviva
FaetanoFaetano
MontegiardinoMontegiardino
ChiesanuovaChiesanuova
§ II — Composition and mandate

How they are formed

Each Giunta is renewed by popular election every four years. Composition varies according to the population of the Castello: 21 members for districts with over 2,000 inhabitants, 15 for the others. Among them sits the Capitano di Castello, who serves a two-year term and chairs the Giunta. The competences of the Giunte cover minor roads, territorial management, local services and representation.

For more on the individual Castelli and their territory, the page on the Castelli of San Marino gathers the profiles of all nine districts.

FAQ · Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

How many Castelli does San Marino have?
Nine: City of San Marino, Borgo Maggiore, Serravalle, Domagnano, Fiorentino, Acquaviva, Faetano, Montegiardino, Chiesanuova.
How many members make up a Giunta?
Twenty-one members in districts with more than 2,000 inhabitants, fifteen in the others.
How often are elections held?
Local elections are held every four years.
Who is the Capitano di Castello?
The Capitano di Castello is the figure who chairs the Giunta. Stays in office for two years.
Since when have the Giunte existed?
The origins go back to the Castelli annexed to the Republic in 1463, after the war against the Malatesta.