Celleno Explained

Celleno
Official Name:Comune di Celleno
Coordinates:42.55°N 20°W
Region:Lazio
Province:Viterbo (VT)
Mayor:Marco Taschini
Area Total Km2:24.6
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1359
Population As Of:2008
Population Demonym:Cellenesi
Elevation M:407
Saint:Holy Crucifix
Day:14 September
Postal Code:01020
Area Code:0761

Celleno is a comune (municipality) of 1 297 inhabitants in the Province of Viterbo in the Italian region Lazio, located about 80km (50miles) northwest of Rome and about 15km (09miles) north of Viterbo. It was the site of the first battle by South African troops in Italy during the Second World War.[2]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: The First South African Armoured Battle in Italy during the Second World War The Battle of Celleno - 10 June 1944. 7 July 2014. Evert. Kleynhans. www.academia.edu.