Arcinazzo Romano

Arcinazzo Romano is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region of Lazio, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Rome.

Arcinazzo Romano
Comune di Arcinazzo Romano
View of Arcinazzo's plateau.
View of Arcinazzo's plateau.
Coat of arms of Arcinazzo Romano
Location of Arcinazzo Romano
Arcinazzo Romano is located in Italy
Arcinazzo Romano
Arcinazzo Romano
Location of Arcinazzo Romano in Italy
Arcinazzo Romano is located in Lazio
Arcinazzo Romano
Arcinazzo Romano
Arcinazzo Romano (Lazio)
Coordinates: 41°53′N 13°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
Metropolitan cityRome (RM)
FrazioniAltipiani di Arcinazzo
Government
  MayorLuca Marocchi
Area
  Total28.3 km2 (10.9 sq mi)
Elevation
831 m (2,726 ft)
Population
 (30 April 2017)[2]
  Total1,334
  Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymPonzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
00020
Dialing code0774
Patron saintSt. George
Saint day23 April
WebsiteOfficial website

Arcinazzo Romano borders the following municipalities: Affile, Jenne, Piglio, Roiate, Serrone, Subiaco, Trevi nel Lazio. It was called Ponza until 1891.[3]

The area of Arcinazzo includes a wide plateau (altopiano in Italian), a popular holiday resort; the plateau is home to the remains of the Villa of Trajan, the summer palace and hunting residence of emperor Trajan.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. Regio Decreto che autorizza il comune di Ponza di Arcinazzo a cambiare l'attuale sua denominazione in quella di Arcinazzo Romano, 29 maggio 1891, Gazzetta Ufficiale del Regno, 23 giugno 1891, n. 145.



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