Poggio Catino

Poggio Catino
Podii Catini
Comune
Comune di Poggio Catino
Poggio Catino

Location of Poggio Catino in Italy

Coordinates: 42°18′N 12°42′E / 42.300°N 12.700°E / 42.300; 12.700Coordinates: 42°18′N 12°42′E / 42.300°N 12.700°E / 42.300; 12.700
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province Province of Rieti (RI)
Area
  Total 15.0 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation 387 m (1,270 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 1,288
  Density 86/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 02040
Dialing code 0765
Patron saint San Silvestro
Saint day 31 dicembre
Website www.comune.poggiocatino.ri.it

Poggio Catino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Rome and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Rieti. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,288 and an area of 15.0 square kilometres (5.8 sq mi).[1]

Poggio Catino borders the following municipalities: Cantalupo in Sabina, Forano, Poggio Mirteto, Roccantica, Salisano.

It was the birthplace of the medieval historian Gregory of Catino.

Demographic evolution

References

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


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