Maenza

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Maenza
Comune
Comune di Maenza

Coat of arms
Maenza
Location of Maenza in Italy
Coordinates: 41°31′N 13°11′E / 41.517°N 13.183°E / 41.517; 13.183
Country Italy
Region Lazio
Province Latina (LT)
Frazioni Farneto, Monte Acuto
Government
  Mayor Francesco Mastracci
Area
  Total 42.6 km2 (16.4 sq mi)
Elevation 358 m (1,175 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 3,169
  Density 74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym Maentini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 04010
Dialing code 0773
Patron saint Sant'Eleuterio
Saint day May 29

Maenza is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Latina in the Italian region Lazio, located about 70 km southeast of Rome and about 25 km east of Latina.

Maenza borders the following municipalities: Carpineto Romano, Giuliano di Roma, Priverno, Prossedi, Roccagorga, Supino. It is home to a castle, originally built as a watchtower in the 12th-13th centuries, and enlarged in the 16th century.

References

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


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