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

Specialty

Throughout Italy the bucatini all'Amatriciana are known.

Swell

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