Allumiere

Allumiere
Comune
Comune di Allumiere

Coat of arms
Allumiere

Location of Allumiere in Italy

Coordinates: 42°9′N 11°54′E / 42.150°N 11.900°E / 42.150; 11.900Coordinates: 42°9′N 11°54′E / 42.150°N 11.900°E / 42.150; 11.900
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province Rome (RM)
Government
  Mayor Augusto Battilocchio
Area
  Total 92.2 km2 (35.6 sq mi)
Elevation 522 m (1,713 ft)
Population (31 December 2014[1])
  Total 4,059
  Density 44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Allumieraschi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 00051
Dialing code 0766
Patron saint St. Mary of Graces(Madonna delle Grazie)
Saint day September 8
Website Official website

Allumiere is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of Rome.

Allumiere is traditionally divided into the contrade of Burò, Ghetto, La Bianca, Nona, Polveriera, and Sant'Antonio.

History

Although evidence of human settlements in the local area date back to the Neolithic age, the origins of the modern town of Allumiere are relatively recent. Allumiere was founded in the late 15th century to house the workers and the administrators of the important mines of alunite of the nearby Monti della Tolfa range. The exploitation lasted until 1941. The mines in question were found shortly after the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire (1453). Before that date, the State of the Church used to buy alunite from there, but following the Turkish conquest, they had to find alternatives.

Twin towns

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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