Leonessa

Leonessa is a municipality in the province of Rieti in the Italian region Latium, located about 2467 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012). It is located 114 km northeast of Rome, 37 km north of Rieti.

Geography

Leonessa is located in the Monti Reatini in the valley of the Corno. It is a member of Mountain Community Monte Piano Reatino and carries the Orange Flag a seal of quality in the field of tourism and the environment of the TCI.

The nearby towns of Cantalice, Cascia (PG), Cittareale, Ferentillo (TR ), Micigliano, Monteleone di Spoleto ( PG), Poggio Bustone, Polino (TR ), Posta and Rivodutri.

Demographics

Source: ISTAT

Policy

Paolo Trancassini (civic list Uniti by Leonessa ) was elected in June 2009 for the mayor. His predecessor, Alfredo Rauco ( Civil List ) ( 2004-2009) did not occur at the election.

Events

On the second Sunday in September, the Palio del Velluto takes place.

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