Monte Castello di Vibio
| Monte Castello di Vibio | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Monte Castello di Vibio | ||
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  Monte Castello di Vibio Location of Monte Castello di Vibio in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°50′N 12°21′E / 42.833°N 12.350°ECoordinates: 42°50′N 12°21′E / 42.833°N 12.350°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Umbria | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Perugia (PG) | |
| Frazioni | Doglio, Madonna del Piano | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Roberto Cerquaglia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31.9 km2 (12.3 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | ||
| • Total | 1,663 | |
| • Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Montecastellesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 06057 | |
| Dialing code | 075 | |
| Patron saint | St. Philip and St. James | |
| Saint day | May 3 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Monte Castello di Vibio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 30 km south of Perugia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,663 and an area of 31.9 km².[1]
The municipality of Monte Castello di Vibio contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Doglio and Madonna del Piano.
Monte Castello di Vibio borders the following municipalities: Fratta Todina, San Venanzo, Todi.
Culture and main sight
The municipality of Monte Castello di Vibio owns the famous Teatro della Concordia, which is the smallest theatre all'italiana in the world.[2] Its architecture has the form of a bell, which is typical for the Italian style.[3]
Olive Oil
One of the most appreciated products of Monte Castello di Vibio is olive oil. In fact, this land is inserted in "Extra virgin olive oil DOP Umbria" and the head office is in Trevi. The most part of Montecastello’s hills, from century traditions, are cultivated with care and passion with olive tree. This tree produces a quality olive oil and is a pleasure feature of landscape.[4]
Demographic evolution
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Teatro più piccolo del mondo. / World’s smallest theatre. Article about the Teatro della Concordia on the site Umbria e Arte. 2006.
- ↑ Il teatro più piccolo al mondo,costruito a misura del suo paese. Article about the architecture of the Teatro della Concordia. 1997.
- ↑ http://www.fattoriadivibio.com/montecastello-di-vibio-italy.php