Cineto Romano

Cineto Romano
Comune
Comune di Cineto Romano

Coat of arms
Cineto Romano

Location of Cineto Romano in Italy

Coordinates: 42°3′N 12°58′E / 42.050°N 12.967°E / 42.050; 12.967
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province Rome (RM)
Government
 â€¢ Mayor Amedeo Latini
Area
 â€¢ Total 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Elevation 519 m (1,703 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
 â€¢ Total 668
 â€¢ Density 64/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cinetesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 â€¢ Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 00020
Dialing code 0774
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day 29 August
Website Official website

Cineto Romano is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Rome. It was named Scarpe until 1882.

It was a fief of the Orsini in the 11th century, then of the Borghese. Main sights include the Baronal Castle and the church of San Giovanni Battista (13th century).

References

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


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