Prossedi

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Prossedi
Comune
Comune di Prossedi
Prossedi is located in Italy
Prossedi
Prossedi
Location of Prossedi in Italy
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Country Italy
Region Lazio
Province / Metropolitan city Latina (LT)
Frazioni Pisterzo
Government
 • Mayor Angelo Pincivero
Area
 • Total 36.1 km2 (13.9 sq mi)
Elevation 206 m (676 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
 • Total 1,238
 • Density 34/km2 (89/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Prossedani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 04010
Dialing code 0773
Patron saint St. Agatha
Saint day Last Sunday in May
Website Official website

Prossedi 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 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 baronal families, including the Chigi and the Conti. The most notable feature is the Romanesque church of San Nicola.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.