Sonnino

Sonnino is a city in the province of Latina in the Italian region Latium, located about 7358 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012). It is located 99 km southeast of Rome.

Geography

Sonnino is located north of Terracina, the Ausoni. It is a member of the Comunità Montana Monti Lepini e Ausoni.

History

Sonnino was the late 18th century / early 19th century due to its strategic location on the edge of the Papal States to the Kingdom of Naples, the center of brigandage in the Papal States. Became famous the leader " Gasparone " which was immortalized in the eponymous opera by Carl Millöcker.

Population

Policy

Umberto Campini was elected on 18 July 2012 for the mayor.

Twinning

Partner municipalities of the Sonnino the French Eysines in Aquitaine and the two Italian municipalities Sant'Eusanio Forconese in Abruzzo and Binasco in Lombardy.

Sons and daughters of the town

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