Allumiere

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Allumiere
—  Comune  —
Comune di Allumiere

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Allumiere is located in Italy
Allumiere
Location of Allumiere in Italy
Coordinates: 42°9′N 11°54′E / 42.15°N 11.9°E / 42.15; 11.9Coordinates: 42°9′N 11°54′E / 42.15°N 11.9°E / 42.15; 11.9
Country Italy
Region Latium
Province Province of Rome (RM)
Government
 • Mayor Augusto Battilocchio
Area
 • Total 92.2 km2 (35.6 sq mi)
Elevation 522 m (1,713 ft)
Population (2008[1])
 • Total 4,247
 • Density 46.1/km2 (119.3/sq mi)
Demonym Allumieraschi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 00051
Dialing code 0766
Patron saint St. Mary of Graces(Madonna delle Grazie)
Saint day September 8
Website Official website

Allumiere is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Rome in the Italian region Latium, located about 60 km northwest of Rome.

Allumiere is traditionally divided into the contrade of Burò, Ghetto, La Bianca, Nona, Polveriera, and Sant'Antonio.

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[edit] History

Allumiere was founded in the late 15th century to house the workers and the administrators of the important mines of alunite of the nearby Monti della Tolfa range. The exploitation lasted until 1941.

[edit] Twin towns

[edit] References

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

[edit] External links



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