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 / Metropolitan city Rome (RM)
Government
  Mayor Amedeo Latini
Area
  Total 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Elevation 519 m (1,703 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 668
  Density 64/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cinetesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  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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