Contigliano

Contigliano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Rome and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of Rieti.

Contigliano
Comune di Contigliano
Location of Contigliano
Contigliano
Location of Contigliano in Italy
Contigliano
Contigliano (Lazio)
Coordinates: 42°25′N 12°46′E
CountryItaly
RegionLatium
ProvinceRieti (RI)
Government
  MayorAngelo Toni
Area
  Total53.5 km2 (20.7 sq mi)
Elevation
488 m (1,601 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2017)[2]
  Total3,833
  Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Contiglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
02043
Dialing code0746
WebsiteOfficial website

Contigliano borders the following municipalities: Casperia, Colli sul Velino, Cottanello, Greccio, Montasola, Rieti.

The most important church in town is the church of San Michele Arcangelo. Among the other churches, is the church of Sant'Antonio, San Lorenzo, and the Abbey of San Pastore.

Transport

Contigliano has a station on the Terni–Sulmona railway, with trains to Terni, Rieti and L'Aquila.

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.

This link includes genealogical information about some of the families of Contigliano.


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