Ascrea

Ascrea is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Rome and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Rieti.

Ascrea
Comune di Ascrea
Turano Lake with Ascrea in background
Coat of arms
Ascrea within the Province of Rieti
Location of Ascrea
Ascrea
Location of Ascrea in Italy
Ascrea
Ascrea (Lazio)
Coordinates: 42°11′49″N 12°59′51″E
CountryItaly
RegionLatium
ProvinceRieti (RI)
FrazioniStipes, Valleverde Stipes
Government
  MayorDante D'Angeli
Area
  Total14.4 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Elevation
318 m (1,043 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[2]
  Total250
  Density17/km2 (45/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ascreani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
02020
Dialing code0765
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

It is an agricultural centre in the medium valley of the Turano River. The municipality borders with Castel di Tora, Collegiove, Longone Sabino, Marcetelli, Paganico Sabino, Pozzaglia Sabina, Rocca Sinibalda and Varco Sabino.

The municipal territory counts a northern exclave in which are located its hamlets (frazioni): Stipes and Valleverde Stipes. A southeastern exclave is located few km from the town.[3]

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.
  3. 41840 Ascrea on OpenStreetMap

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