Latina, Lazio
Latina (Italian: [laˈtiːna] ⓘ) is the capital of the province of Latina, in the Lazio region, in Central Italy. As of 2011, the city has 126,612 inhabitants and is the second-largest city of the region, after the national capital Rome. It was founded as Littoria in 1932 under the fascist administration, when the area surrounding it which had been a swamp since antiquity was drained.
Latina | |
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| Comune di Latina | |
Panorama of Latina | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Latina | |
Latina Location of Latina in Italy Latina Latina (Lazio) | |
| Coordinates: 41°28′02″N 12°54′13″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Latina (LT) |
| Frazioni | See list |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Matilde Celentano (Fdl) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 277 km2 (107 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2015) | |
| • Total | 125,985 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Latinensi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 04100, 04010, 04013 |
| Dialing code | 0773 |
| ISTAT code | 059011 |
| Patron saint | Saint Maria Goretti and St. Mark |
| Saint day | April 25, July 6 |
| Website | Official website |
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