Vallecorsa

Vallecorsa
Comune
Comune di Vallecorsa

Le Prata pits.
Vallecorsa

Location of Vallecorsa in Italy

Coordinates: 41°27′N 13°24′E / 41.450°N 13.400°E / 41.450; 13.400Coordinates: 41°27′N 13°24′E / 41.450°N 13.400°E / 41.450; 13.400
Country Italy
Region Lazio
Province / Metropolitan city Frosinone (FR)
Government
  Mayor Michele Antoniani
Area
  Total 39.7 km2 (15.3 sq mi)
Elevation 350 m (1,150 ft)
Population (2008)[1]
  Total 2,918
  Density 74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Vallecorsani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 03020
Dialing code 0775
Patron saint St. Michael Archangel
Saint day 29 September
Website Official website

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.

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


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