Roccantica

Roccantica
Comune
Comune di Roccantica

Coat of arms
Roccantica

Location of Roccantica in Italy

Coordinates: 42°19′N 12°42′E / 42.317°N 12.700°E / 42.317; 12.700
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province / Metropolitan city Rieti (RI)
Frazioni Vallecupola
Government
  Mayor Riccardo Bianchini
Area
  Total 16.7 km2 (6.4 sq mi)
Elevation 457 m (1,499 ft)
Population (2008)[1]
  Total 609
  Density 36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Roccolani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 02040
Dialing code 0765
Patron saint St. Valentine
Saint day February 14
Website Official website

Roccantica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 50 kilometres (31 miles) northeast of Rome and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Rieti.

The Gothic churches of St. Valentine and St. Catherine are notable; the latter houses 14th-century frescoes.

References

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


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