Arrone
For the river, see Arrone (river).
| Arrone | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Arrone | ||
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View of Arrone | ||
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  Arrone Location of Arrone in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°34′N 12°46′E / 42.567°N 12.767°ECoordinates: 42°34′N 12°46′E / 42.567°N 12.767°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Umbria | |
| Province | Terni (TR) | |
| Frazioni | Bonacquisto, Casteldilago, Castiglioni, Colleluccio, Colle Sant'Angelo, Palombare, Rosciano, Tripozzo, Vallecupa, Valleludra | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Loreto Fioretti | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.0 km2 (15.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 239 m (784 ft) | |
| Population (2007)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,791 | |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Arronesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 05031 | |
| Dialing code | 0744 | |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | June 24 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Arrone is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 70 km southeast of Perugia and about 10 km east of Terni in the Valnerina.
History
The town was founded by one nobleman from Rome, Arrone, in the 9th century, first as wooden castle, which was later rbuilt in stone. The Arroni family was ousted by the commune of Spoleto in the 13th century.
The town was sacked and set on fire by the French troops in 1799.
See also
- Nera River