Nespolo
Nespolo | |
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Comune di Nespolo | |
![]() View of Nespolo | |
Coordinates:42°9′N13°4′E/ 42.150°N 13.067°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lazio |
Province | Rieti(RI) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Angelini |
Area | |
• Total | 8.6 km2(3.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 886 m (2,907 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 287 |
• Density | 33/km2(86/sq mi) |
Demonym | Nespolesi |
Time zone | UTC+1(CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2(CEST) |
Postal code | 02020 |
Dialing code | 0765 |
Website | https://www.comunedinespolo.it |
Nespolo(Sabino:Nespru) is acomune(municipality) in theProvince of Rietiin theItalianregion ofLazio.It is located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast ofRomeand about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast ofRieti.
Nespolo borders the municipalities ofCarsoliandCollalto Sabino.
Nespolo is a rural community, with an economy originally based on farming and chestnut orchards, and has a population of 281. The town sits on a mountain ridge and extends over a half circle shape. Its origins date back to the 14th century, somewhere between 1350 and 1400 when a number of scattered populations of the area joined together into a village proper, mainly for defense purpose.
The town is composed of two distinct sections, theColle di qua( "Hill on this side" ) facing north, and theColle di là( "Hill on that side" ) facing west, probably two distinct settlements each headed by a leading strong family. The town church, built oh a high point between the two sections was founded in 1357 and renovated in 1521.
Since the high part of town is known as Castelluccio, it is possible that it may have been the site of a small castle likely built by the nearby lords ofCollaltowho presided over the territory.
References
[edit]- ^"Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.
- ^All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical instituteIstat.
- ^"Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.