Monteflavio (Romanesco: Montefraviu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region of Latium, located about 35 kilometres (22 miles) northeast of Rome.
Monteflavio | |
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Comune di Monteflavio | |
Coordinates: 42°7′N 12°50′E / 42.117°N 12.833°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lazio |
Metropolitan city | Rome (RM) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Lanfranco Ferrante |
Area | |
• Total | 17.2 km2 (6.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 1,289 |
• Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Demonym | Monteflaviesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 00010 |
Dialing code | 0774 |
Patron saint | Assumption of Mary |
Saint day | August 15 |
Website | Official website |
Monteflavio borders the following municipalities: Licenza, Montorio Romano, Moricone, Palombara Sabina, San Polo dei Cavalieri, Scandriglia.
Culture
editDuring the "Polenta" Festival (2nd Sunday in October) it is possible to eat the polenta (the thick maize porridge) with new wines pouring out by stands in the streets and in the main square of Monteflavio.
References
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links
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