Monteflavio
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| Monteflavio | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Monteflavio | ||
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  Monteflavio | ||
| Coordinates: 42°7′N 12°50′E / 42.117°N 12.833°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lazio | |
| Province | Rome (RM) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Lanfranco Ferrante | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.2 km2 (6.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 800 m (2,600 ft) | |
| Population (2008)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,408 | |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Monteflaviesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 00010 | |
| Dialing code | 0774 | |
| Patron saint | Maria Assunta | |
| Saint day | August 15 | |
Monteflavio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 35 kilometres (22 miles) northeast of Rome.
Monteflavio borders the following municipalities: Licenza, Montorio Romano, Moricone, Palombara Sabina, San Polo dei Cavalieri, Scandriglia.
Festival
During the "Polenta" Festival (2nd Sunday in October) it is possible to eat the polenta (the thick maize porridge) with new wines pouring out by stands in the streets and in the main square of Monteflavio.
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