Prossedi

Prossedi (locally Prussedi) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Latina in the Italian region Lazio, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southeast of Rome and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Latina.

Prossedi
Comune di Prossedi
Coat of arms
Location of Prossedi
Prossedi
Location of Prossedi in Italy
Prossedi
Prossedi (Lazio)
Coordinates: 41°31′N 13°16′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
ProvinceLatina (LT)
FrazioniPisterzo
Government
  MayorAngelo Pincivero
Area
  Total36.1 km2 (13.9 sq mi)
Elevation
206 m (676 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total1,238
  Density34/km2 (89/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Prossedani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
04010
Dialing code0773
Patron saintSt. Agatha
Saint dayLast Sunday in May
WebsiteOfficial website

Prossedi borders the following municipalities: Amaseno, Giuliano di Roma, Maenza, Priverno, Roccasecca dei Volsci, Villa Santo Stefano.

The village was founded by refugees from the destruction of Priverno in the 7th century. It was a possession of several baronial families, including the Chigi and the Conti. The most notable feature is the Romanesque church of San Nicola.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.




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