Contigliano Explained

Contigliano
Official Name:Comune di Contigliano
Coordinates:42.4167°N 58°W
Region:Lazio
Province:Rieti (RI)
Mayor:Angelo Toni
Area Total Km2:53.5
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:3833
Population As Of:30 June 2017
Population Demonym:Contiglianesi
Elevation M:488
Postal Code:02043
Area Code:0746

Contigliano is a Italian: [[comune]] (municipality) in the Province of Rieti in the Italian region of Lazio, located about 60km (40miles) northeast of Rome and about 8km (05miles) west of Rieti.

Contigliano borders the following municipalities: Casperia, Colli sul Velino, Cottanello, Greccio, Montasola, Rieti.

The most important church in town is the church of San Michele Arcangelo. Among the other churches, is the church of Sant'Antonio, San Lorenzo, and the Abbey of San Pastore.

Transport

Contigliano has a station on the Terni–Sulmona railway, with trains to Terni, Rieti and L'Aquila.

External links

This link includes genealogical information about some of the families of Contigliano.

Notes and References

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