Viterbo

Viterbo is a very old city and a comune in the Lazio region of Central Italy, the capital of the province of Viterbo.

Viterbo
Comune
Comune di Viterbo
Palazzo del Papi, Viterbo
Palazzo del Papi, Viterbo
Flag of Viterbo
Flag
Coat of arms of Viterbo
Coat of arms
Viterbo in the province
The comune Viterbo, in red, in its province
Location of Viterbo
Viterbo is located in Italy
Viterbo
Viterbo
Location of Viterbo in Italy
Viterbo is located in Lazio
Viterbo
Viterbo
Viterbo (Lazio)
Coordinates: 42°25′N 12°06′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
ProvinceViterbo (VT)
Frazionisee list
Government
 • MayorLeonardo Michelini[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total406.23 km2 (156.85 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
326 m (1,070 ft)
Highest elevation
896 m (2,940 ft)
Lowest elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Population
 (24 February 2017)[3]
 • Total67,173
 • Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
DemonymViterbesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
01100
Dialing code0761
Patron saintSaint Rose of Viterbo
Saint day4 September
WebsiteOfficial website

The University of Tuscia, established in 1979, is in the city of Viterbo.

Geography

The comune of Viterbo has an area of 406.23 km2 (156.85 sq mi), the largest comune of the province, and its altitude is 326 m (1,070 ft) above sea level.[2]

The comune borders with the comuni Bagnoregio, Bomarzo, Canepina, Caprarola, Celleno, Civitella d'Agliano, Graffignano, Marta, Monte Romano, Montefiascone, Ronciglione, Soriano nel Cimino, Tuscania, Vetralla, Vitorchiano.[4]

Frazioni

The following frazioni (hamlets) are part of the comune of Viterboː Bagnaia, Fastello, Grotte Santo Stefano, La Quercia, Montecalvello, Ponte di Cetti, Roccalvecce, San Martino al Cimino, Sant'Angelo di Roccalvecce, Tobia, Vallebona.

Population

As of 1 January 2016, there are 67,173 persons (32,186 males and 34,987 females) living in the comune,[3] for a population density of 165.4 inhabitants/km².

Population evolution
  • The Palace of the Popes.
    The Palace of the Popes.
  • Fontana di Piazza della Rocca in Old Town Viterbo
    Fontana di Piazza della Rocca in Old Town Viterbo
  • St. Lawrence Cathedral.
    St. Lawrence Cathedral.

People from Viterbo

Twinned and partner towns

Viterbo is twinned with:

References
  1. "Sindaco" (in Italian). Comune di Viterbo. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  2. "Comune di Viterbo" (in Italian). Tuttitalia.it. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  3. "Statistiche demografiche ISTAT" (in Italian). Demo.istat.it. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  4. "Comuni limitrofi a Viterbo" (in Italian). Tuttitalia.it. Retrieved 24 February 2017.

Other websites
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