Latera

Latera is a small town and comune in the Province of Viterbo, Lazio, central Italy.

Latera
Comune di Latera
Location of Latera
Latera
Location of Latera in Italy
Latera
Latera (Lazio)
Coordinates: 42°37′N 11°49′E
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
ProvinceViterbo (VT)
FrazioniCantoniera di Latera, La Buca
Government
  MayorFrancesco Di Biagi
Area
  Total22.43 km2 (8.66 sq mi)
Elevation
508 m (1,667 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2019)
  Total811
  Density36/km2 (94/sq mi)
DemonymLateresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
01010
Dialing code0761
Patron saintSt. Clement
Saint day23 November
WebsiteOfficial website

Situated near Bolsena Lake and Mezzano Lake, is important for volcanic underground activity near the town centre. It has a small rock with a medieval palace by Farnese family, surrounded by medieval stone houses.

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