Arce

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Comune di Arce
Coat of arms of Comune di Arce
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Arce in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Lazio
Province Frosinone (FR)
Mayor Giuseppe Corsetti
Elevation 247 m (810 ft)
Area 39.5 km² (15 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004 [1])
 - Total 5,976
 - Density 151/km² (391/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°35′N, 13°34′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0776
Postal code 03032
Frazioni Collealto, Isoletta, Marzi, Murata, Stazione di Arce, Tramonti
Patron St. Eleutherius
 - Day May 29
Website: www.comune.arce.fr.it

Arce is a comune (municipality) in the province of Frosinone, in the region of Lazio, Italy. it is an agricultural center located on a hill overlooking the Via Casilina, in the middle valley of the Liri.

In the Middle Ages it followed the history of Rocca d'Arce. Later it was a fief of the Della Rovere (1475) and the Boncompagni (1612). Main sights include the Baroque Parrocchiale of Santi Pietro e Paolo (late 17th century) and the church of Sant'Antonio, which has maintained a 13th century portal.

Economy include the production of cereals, fruit, olives and forage. Industries include mechanics, food processing and others, all at small level.

[edit] References

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