Alvito
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- For information about the Portuguese city, see Alvito, Portugal. For the Portuguese parishes in Barcelos, see Alvito (São Martinho) and Alvito (São Pedro).
| Comune di Alvito | |
|---|---|
 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Mayor | Duilio Martini (since May 2006) |
| Elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Area | 52 km² (20 sq mi) |
| Population (as of 2001) | |
| - Total | 3,032 |
| - Density | 58/km² (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Postal code | 03041 |
| Frazioni | Sant'Onofrio |
| Patron | St. Valerius Martyr |
| - Day | First Tuesday after Pentecost |
| Website: www.comune.alvito.fr.it | |
Alvito is a town and commune in central Italy, in the province of Frosinone, south of Rome. Its home to one of the oldest Italian castles. Its population is 3,031 people (approximately). Its patron saint is San Valerio. Alvito is the place of birth of Antonio Fazio the former chaurman of Bank of Italy.
[edit] History
During the Roman Empire, it was an important town.
