Frosinone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Frosinone
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| Comune di Frosinone | |
Overview of Frosinone
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The comune Frosinone, in red, in its province
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.85 km2 (18.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 291 m (955 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 131 m (430 ft) |
| Population
(1 January 2017)
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| • Total | 46,120 |
| • Density | 984.42/km2 (2,549.6/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Frusinati |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
03100
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| Dialing code | 0775 |
| Patron saint | Saints Silverius and Hormisdas |
| Saint day | 20 June |
Frosinone is a city and a comune (which is like a municipality or local government area) in the Lazio region of Central Italy. It is the capital city of the province of Frosinone. The city is located about 75 kilometers (about 47 miles) southeast of Rome, Italy's famous capital.
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Where is Frosinone Located?
The comune of Frosinone covers an area of about 46.85 square kilometers (about 18.09 square miles). It sits about 291 meters (955 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean!
Frosinone shares its borders with several other comuni (municipalities). These include Alatri, Arnara, Ceccano, Ferentino, Patrica, Supino, and Torrice, and Veroli.
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| Patrica | Ceccano | Arnara |
What are Frazioni?
In Italy, a frazione is a small village or hamlet that is part of a larger comune. The following frazioni are part of the comune of Frosinone: Capo Barile Nicolia, Cerreto, Cinque Vie, Colle Cannuccio, Farnito, Fontana Grande, Impratessa, La Cervona, Lago Maniano, Le Noci, Le Pignatelle, Le Rase, Pratillo, San Liberatore, Selva Dei Muli, Valle Contessa, and Vetiche I.
People of Frosinone
As of January 1, 2017, there were 46,120 people living in the comune of Frosinone. This included 22,004 males and 24,116 females. The population density was about 984 inhabitants per square kilometer. This means there were about 984 people living in every square kilometer of the area.
How Frosinone's Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Frosinone has changed over the years. You can see if the population has grown or shrunk!
Pictures of Frosinone
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Piazza Sant'Ormisda is a lovely square in Frosinone.
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Porta Romana, an old gate in Frosinone.
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Via Aldo Moro is one of the city's streets.
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Via Garibaldi in the old part of the city.
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A beautiful Fountain in Corso della Repubblica.
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Sister Cities
Frosinone has "sister city" relationships with other towns around the world. This means they share cultural and educational ties. Frosinone is twinned with:
Elmwood Park, United States
Tecumseh, Canada
Nocera Umbra, Italy- Ponza, Italy
More to Explore
- List of communes of the Province of Frosinone
Images for kids
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An old print showing the city in the 17th century.
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Pope Pius IX visited Frosinone on May 14, 1863.
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The Cathedral of Frosinone, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta.
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The church of San Benedetto, found in the historic center of the city.
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The church of the Santissima Annunziata.
See also
In Spanish: Frosinone para niños
