Capena

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Comune di Capena
Coat of arms of Comune di Capena
Municipal coat of arms
Country Italy Italy
Region Lazio
Province Rome
Mayor
Elevation 160 m
Area 29 km²
Population
 - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 6,706
 - Density 193/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 42°09′N 12°32′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 06
Postal code 00060
Patron St. Luke
 - Day October 18
Website: www.comunedicapena.it


Capena is a town and commune in the province of Rome, Lazio region (central Italy).

[edit] History

Its territory was known in ancient times as the Ager Capenas, which was a Faliscan area adjacent (and culturally allied to) Etruria. It is frequently mentioned alongside of Veii, Falerii and Lucus Feroniae.

[edit] References

  • Jones, G. D. B. 1962. “Capena and the Ager Capenas,” in Papers of the British School at Rome 30, 116-207.

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