Ferentillo

Ferentillo
Comune
Comune di Ferentillo
Ferentillo

Location of Ferentillo in Italy

Coordinates: 42°37′N 12°47′E / 42.617°N 12.783°ECoordinates: 42°37′N 12°47′E / 42.617°N 12.783°E
Country Italy
Region Umbria
Province Terni (TR)
Frazioni Ampognano, Castellonalto, Castellone Basso, Colle Olivo, Colli, Leazzano, Le Mura, Lorino, Macchialunga, Macelletto, Macenano, Terria, Monterivoso, Nicciano, Sambucheto, San Mamiliano, Precetto
Government
  Mayor Paolo Silveri
Area
  Total 69.5 km2 (26.8 sq mi)
Elevation 260 m (850 ft)
Population (2007)
  Total 3,049
  Density 44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym Ferentillesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 05034
Dialing code 0744
Patron saint St. Sebastian
Saint day January 20
Website Official website

Ferentillo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about 60 km southeast of Perugia and about 12 km northeast of Terni. The comune, located in the valley of the Nera, is divided by the river into the burghs of Matterella and Precetto.

Ferentillo borders the following municipalities: Arrone, Leonessa, Montefranco, Monteleone di Spoleto, Polino, Scheggino, Spoleto.

History

Remains of ancient settlements include an Etruscan necropolis outside Ferentillo, at Caldane. The town developed around a 14th castle (Castello di Madonna), first owned by the Monaldeschi della Cervara, then of the Spada and the Dukes of Montevecchio.

Main sights

Demographic evolution

Frazioni

Ampognano, Castellonalto, Castellone Basso, Colle Olivo, Colli, Gabbio, Leazzano, Le Mura, Lorino, Macchialunga, Macelletto, Macenano, Terria, Monterivoso, Nicciano, Sambucheto, San Mamiliano.

Twin towns

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