Amatrice
Amatrice is a municipality in the province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 2630 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012). It is located 138 km northeast of Rome and 63 km north-east of Rieti.
Geography
Amatrice is located in the upper valley of the Tronto, on the Via Salaria at the foot of the Monti della Laga. It is a member of the Comunità Montana del Velino.
Demographics
Source: ISTAT
Policy
Sergio Pirozzi ( Bürgerliste Viva viva Amatrice ) was elected in June 2009 for the mayor. His predecessor Carlo Fedeli (2004-2009) did not occur at the election.
Community partnerships
- Italy Ostia Antica, Italy
- Italy Montorio al Vomano, Italy
- Italy Potenza, Italy
Specialty
Throughout Italy the bucatini all'Amatriciana are known.