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Lazio

Headquarters of the region in Rome

Flag	Coat of arms

Country

Italy

Capital

Rome

Area

• Total

17,232.29 km² (6,653.42 sq mi)

Population

(1 January 2017)

• Total

5,898,124

• Density

342.27163/km² (886.4795/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Laziali

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

GDP/ Nominal

€ 185.737 billion (2014)

NUTS Region

ITI

Website

Regione Lazio

Lazio is one of the twenty regions of Italy. It is located in the central part of Italy. The main city and capital of Lazio is Rome.

Geography of Lazio
- Provinces and Cities
- Largest Towns in Lazio
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Geography of Lazio

Lazio is in Central Italy. It covers an area of about 17,232 square kilometers (6,653 square miles). It shares borders with several other regions. To the northwest, it borders Tuscany. To the north, it borders Umbria. The Marche region is to its northeast. To the east, you'll find the Abruzzo and Molise regions. Campania is to the southeast. The Tyrrhenian Sea is to the west. The tiny Vatican City is also located inside Lazio.

Tuscany	Umbria	Marche
Tyrrhenian Sea		Abruzzo Molise
	Lazio

Tyrrhenian Sea	Tyrrhenian Sea	Campania

The most important river in Lazio is the Tiber. The highest point in the region is Monte Gorzano. This mountain is on the border with the Abruzzo region. It stands at an altitude of 2,458 meters (8,064 feet) high.

The Pontine Islands are a group of islands. They are located in the Tyrrhenian Sea. These islands are also part of the Lazio region.

Provinces and Cities

Lazio is divided into different areas. It has four provinces. It also has one special area called a Metropolitan City, which is Rome.

Lazio provinces.

Here are the provinces of Lazio:

Provinces of the Lazio region
Province	Abbreviation	Capital	Area (km²)	Population (1 January 2017)	Density (inh./km²)	Comuni
Frosinone	FR	Frosinone	3,247.08	493,067	151.8	91
Latina	LT	Latina	2,256.16	574,891	254.8	33
Rieti	RI	Rieti	2,750.52	157,420	57.2	73
Rome	RM	Rome	5,363.28	4,353,738	811.8	121
Viterbo	VT	Viterbo	3,615.24	319,008	88.2	60

Largest Towns in Lazio

Here are the 10 towns with the most people living in them:

No.	Town	Province	Population (2017)	Area (km²)	Density (inh./km²)
1	Rome	RM	2,873,494	1,287.36	2,232.1
2	Latina	LT	126,151	277.62	454.4
3	Guidonia Montecelio	RM	89,141	79.47	1,121.7
4	Fiumicino	RM	78,887	213.89	368.8
5	Aprilia	LT	73,934	178.11	415.1
6	Viterbo	VT	67,488	406.23	166.1
7	Pomezia	RM	63,268	86.57	730.8
8	Tivoli	RM	56,603	68.65	824.5
9	Anzio	RM	54,311	43.65	1,244.2
10	Velletri	RM	53,365	118.23	451.4

Images for kids

Relief map of Lazio
Panorama of the Aniene Valley
The Appian Way (Via Appia), an ancient road connecting Ancient Rome to southern Italy. It is still usable today.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Travertine is a type of limestone found in Lazio.
Kiwifruit is grown in Lazio.
Pecorino Romano Cheese is a famous cheese from this region.
Spaghetti alla carbonara is a popular dish from Lazio.
Bucatini all'amatriciana is another traditional pasta dish.
Penne all'arrabbiata is a spicy pasta dish.
Spaghetti alla Gricia is a simple but tasty pasta.
Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy pasta dish.
Guanciale is a type of cured pork used in many Lazio dishes.
Carciofi alla Romana are Roman-style artichokes.
Carciofi alla Giudia are Jewish-style fried artichokes.
Carciofolata is a dish made with artichokes.
Romanesco broccoli is a unique vegetable from the region.
Cima di rapa is a leafy green vegetable.
Romaine lettuce is a common salad ingredient.
Rigatoni con la pajata is a traditional Roman dish.
Trippa alla romana is another classic Roman dish.
Lampredotto sandwich is a street food.
Coda alla vaccinara is a oxtail stew.
Saltimbocca alla Romana (uncooked) is a dish with veal, ham, and sage.
Abbacchio is roasted lamb, often eaten at Easter.

Lazio facts for kids

Contents

Geography of Lazio

Provinces and Cities

Largest Towns in Lazio

Images for kids

See also