Canale Monterano
| Canale Monterano | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Canale Monterano | ||
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Roman aqueduct in Monterano. | ||
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  Canale Monterano Location of Canale Monterano in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°8′N 12°6′E / 42.133°N 12.100°ECoordinates: 42°8′N 12°6′E / 42.133°N 12.100°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Latium | |
| Province | Rome (RM) | |
| Frazioni | La Piana, Montevirginio | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Angelo Stefani | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 36.9 km2 (14.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) | |
| Population (2008)[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,709 | |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 00060 | |
| Dialing code | 06 | |
| Patron saint | St. Bartholomew | |
| Saint day | August 24 | |
Canale Monterano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Rome. Canale Monterano borders the following municipalities: Blera, Manziana, Oriolo Romano, Tolfa, Vejano.
Main attractions
- Giardini Botanici di Stigliano
- Ruins of the former village of Monterano which was set on fire, together with its population, by the French army at the end of the 18th century