Cineto Romano

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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; 12.967Coordinates: 42°3′N 12°58′E / 42.050°N 12.967°E / 42.050; 12.967
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province Rome (RM)
Government
  Mayor Amedeo Latini
Area
  Total 10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Elevation 519 m (1,703 ft)
Population (2008)[1]
  Total 672
  Density 64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym Cinetesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 00020
Dialing code 0774
Patron saint San Giovanni Battista
Saint day 29 August
Website Official website

Cineto Romano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 40 km 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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