Castel di Tora

Castel di Tora
Comune
Comune di Castel di Tora
Castel di Tora
Location of Castel di Tora in Italy
Coordinates: 42°13′N 12°58′E / 42.217°N 12.967°E / 42.217; 12.967Coordinates: 42°13′N 12°58′E / 42.217°N 12.967°E / 42.217; 12.967
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province Rieti (RI)
Government
  Mayor Cesarina D'Alessandro
Area
  Total 15.49 km2 (5.98 sq mi)
Elevation 607 m (1,991 ft)
Population (31 March 2017)[1]
  Total 278
  Density 18/km2 (46/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castelvecchiesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 02020
Dialing code 0765
Website Official website

Castel di Tora is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Lazio, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Rome and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Rieti.

Castel di Tora borders the following municipalities: Ascrea, Colle di Tora, Pozzaglia Sabina, Rocca Sinibalda, Varco Sabino. It is located on the shores of Lae Turano.

Sights include the pentagonal tower of the former castle, the hermitage of San Salvatore, and the sacntuary of Santa Anatolia.

References

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


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