Vallecorsa
| Vallecorsa | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Vallecorsa | |
|
Le Prata pits. | |
  Vallecorsa Location of Vallecorsa in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°27′N 13°24′E / 41.450°N 13.400°ECoordinates: 41°27′N 13°24′E / 41.450°N 13.400°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Frosinone (FR) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michele Antoniani |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.7 km2 (15.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,918 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Vallecorsani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 03020 |
| Dialing code | 0775 |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
| Saint day | 29 September |
| Website | Official website |
Vallecorsa is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) southeast of Rome and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Frosinone, in the Monti Ausoni area.
Economy is based on olive production.
History
The town is known as a fortified borough from around the 9th century AD. The ancient structure is the broken down castle,which was destroyed in a battle.The ancient castle is a boundary between the Papal States and the Kingdom of Naples.
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Vallecorsa is twinned with:
Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy (since 2009)
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