Vallecorsa

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.

Vallecorsa
Comune di Vallecorsa
Le Prata pits.
Location of Vallecorsa
Vallecorsa
Location of Vallecorsa in Italy
Vallecorsa
Vallecorsa (Lazio)
Coordinates: 41°27′N 13°24′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
ProvinceFrosinone (FR)
Government
  MayorMichele Antoniani
Area
  Total39.7 km2 (15.3 sq mi)
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (2008)[2]
  Total2,918
  Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Vallecorsani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03020
Dialing code0775
Patron saintSt. Michael Archangel
Saint day29 September
WebsiteOfficial website

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:

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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