Celleno
| Celleno | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Celleno | ||
| ||
  Celleno Location of Celleno in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°33′N 12°8′E / 42.550°N 12.133°ECoordinates: 42°33′N 12°8′E / 42.550°N 12.133°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lazio | |
| Province | Viterbo (VT) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Marco Taschini | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.6 km2 (9.5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 407 m (1,335 ft) | |
| Population (2008)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,359 | |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Cellenesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 01020 | |
| Dialing code | 0761 | |
| Patron saint | Holy Crucifix | |
| Saint day | 14 September | |
Celleno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Viterbo in the Italian region Lazio, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Rome and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Viterbo. It was the site of the first battle by South African troops in Italy during the Second World War.[2]
Notable people
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Kleynhans, Evert. "The First South African Armoured Battle in Italy during the Second World War The Battle of Celleno - 10 June 1944". www.academia.edu. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
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