Rocca d'Arce is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of Rome and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Frosinone.
Rocca d'Arce | |
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| Comune di Rocca d'Arce | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Rocca d'Arce  | |
  Rocca d'Arce Location of Rocca d'Arce in Italy  Rocca d'Arce Rocca d'Arce (Lazio) | |
| Coordinates: 41°35′15″N 13°35′05″E / 41.58750°N 13.58472°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Frazioni | Fraioli, Giardini, Murata, Pantanone |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rocco Pantanella |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2015)[2] | |
| • Total | 957 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Rocchigiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 03030 |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Patron saint | St. Bernardo Pellegrino |
| Saint day | September 13 |
| Website | Official website |
Rocca d'Arce borders the following municipalities: Arce, Colfelice, Fontana Liri, Roccasecca, Santopadre.
History
According to the archeologist Italo Biddittu, human presence is evidenced during the Copper Age, whilst a settlement arose in the Iron Age.
The Volsci built a fortress around the mountain, still partially visible today. Due to its strategic position, the fortress had a moderate importance in the medieval period.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, there were 971 inhabitants. [3]