Celleno

Celleno
Comune
Comune di Celleno

Coat of arms
Celleno

Location of Celleno in Italy

Coordinates: 42°33′N 12°8′E / 42.550°N 12.133°E / 42.550; 12.133Coordinates: 42°33′N 12°8′E / 42.550°N 12.133°E / 42.550; 12.133
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

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. 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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