Castel di Tora

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
Comune di Castel di Tora
Location of Castel di Tora
Castel di Tora
Location of Castel di Tora in Italy
Castel di Tora
Castel di Tora (Lazio)
Coordinates: 42°13′N 12°58′E
CountryItaly
RegionLatium
ProvinceRieti (RI)
Government
  MayorCesarina D'Alessandro
Area
  Total15.49 km2 (5.98 sq mi)
Elevation
607 m (1,991 ft)
Population
 (31 March 2017)[2]
  Total278
  Density18/km2 (46/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Castelvecchiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
02020
Dialing code0765
WebsiteOfficial website

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

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

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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