Castelnuovo Parano Explained

Castelnuovo Parano
Official Name:Comune di Castelnuovo Parano
Coordinates:41.3667°N 58°W
Region:Lazio
Province:Frosinone (FR)
Frazioni:Casali, Terra, Valli-Sant'Antonio, Cisterna, Pimpinelli
Mayor:Oreste De Bellis
Area Total Km2:9.88
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:884
Population As Of:28 February 2017
Population Demonym:Castelnovesi
Elevation M:310
Saint:St. Maurus
Day:15 January
Postal Code:03040
Area Code:0776

Castelnuovo Parano is a comune (municipality) in the province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 120km (80miles) southeast of Rome and about 45km (28miles) southeast of Frosinone.

It originates from a castle built here in 1059 by abbot Desiderius of Montecassino to defend the area between Fratte and Traetto. The area was severely damaged during World War II due to its position across the Gustav Line. After the end of the conflict, much of the population emigrated.

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