Rocca d'Arce explained

Rocca d'Arce
Official Name:Comune di Rocca d'Arce
Coordinates:41.5875°N 13.5847°W
Region:Lazio
Province:Frosinone (FR)
Frazioni:Fraioli, Giardini, Murata, Pantanone
Mayor:Rocco Pantanella
Area Total Km2:11.8
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:957
Population As Of:28 February 2015
Population Demonym:Rocchigiani
Elevation M:507
Saint:St. Bernardo Pellegrino
Day:September 13
Postal Code:03030
Area Code:0776

Rocca d'Arce is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 100km (100miles) southeast of Rome and about 20km (10miles) southeast of Frosinone.

Rocca d'Arce borders the following municipalities: Arce, Colfelice, Fontana Liri, Roccasecca, Santopadre.

History

According to the archeologist Italo Biddittu, human presence is evidenced during the Copper Age, whilst a settlement arose in the Iron Age.

The Volsci built a fortress around the mountain, still partially visible today. Due to its strategic position, the fortress had a moderate importance in the medieval period.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, there were 971 inhabitants. [2]

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Istat Statistics. 2020-07-03. dati-censimentopopolazione.istat.it.