Monteflavio

Monteflavio (Romanesco: Montefraviu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 35 kilometres (22 miles) northeast of Rome.

Monteflavio
Comune di Monteflavio
Coat of arms
Location of Monteflavio
Monteflavio
Location of Monteflavio in Italy
Monteflavio
Monteflavio (Lazio)
Coordinates: 42°7′N 12°50′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
Metropolitan cityRome (RM)
Government
  MayorLanfranco Ferrante
Area
  Total17.2 km2 (6.6 sq mi)
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total1,289
  Density75/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Monteflaviesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
00010
Dialing code0774
Patron saintAssumption of Mary
Saint dayAugust 15
WebsiteOfficial website

Monteflavio borders the following municipalities: Licenza, Montorio Romano, Moricone, Palombara Sabina, San Polo dei Cavalieri, Scandriglia.

Culture

During the "Polenta" Festival (2nd Sunday in October) it is possible to eat the polenta (the thick maize porridge) with new wines pouring out by stands in the streets and in the main square of Monteflavio.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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