Cecchina Explained

Cecchina
Coordinates:41.7667°N 49°W
Region:Lazio
Province:Rome
Comune:Albano Laziale
Ariccia
Ardea
Population Total:12000
Population As Of:December 31, 2004
Gentilic:Cecchinesi
Elevation M:235
Postal Code:00041
Area Code:06

Cecchina (pronounced as /it/) is a town located approximately 30 km south-east of Rome in the Italian region of Lazio, in central Italy.

Overview

The town is a frazione[1] of the comune (municipality) of Albano Laziale; it is part of the famous Castelli Romani; the elevation of the town is about 235 m above sea level[2] and it shares its borders with the municipalities of Ariccia and Ardea. Population is 12,000 inhabitants.The town is on one side of Vallericcia, one of the ancient craters of the Vulcano Laziale (Alban Hills). Cecchina is located at km 9 of Via Nettunense a main road which connects Rome to Anzio.

Patron saint of Cecchina is St. Philip Neri.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Cecchina is divided between the comuni of Albano Laziale, Ariccia and Ardea by municipal statute
  2. Regione Lazio - Dipartimento territorio ed urbanistica - cartography - altimetria di Cecchina vecchia