Fiumicino
—  Comune  —
Comune di Fiumicino
Aerial view of Fiumicino

Coat of arms

Fiumicino

Location of Fiumicino in Italy
Coordinates: 12°14′E / 41.767°N 12.233°E / 41.767; 12.233Coordinates: 12°14′E / 41.767°N 12.233°E / 41.767; 12.233
Country Italy
Region Lazio
Province Rome
Frazioni Aeroporto "Leonardo da Vinci", Aranova, Focene, Fregene, Isola Sacra, Le Vignole, Maccarese, Palidoro, Parco Leonardo, Passo Oscuro, Testa di Lepre, Torrimpietra, Tragliata, Tragliatella
Government
 - Mayor Mario Canapini
Area
 - Total 213.44 km² (82.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1 m (3 ft)
Population (30 April 2009)
 - Total 67,370
 - Density 315.6/km² (817.5/sq mi)
 - Demonym Fiumicinesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 00054
Dialing code 06
Patron saint Hippolytus of Rome
Saint day October 5
Website Official website

Fiumicino is a town and comune in the province of Rome, Lazio, central Italy. It is famous for the presence of the Leonardo da Vinci Airport, the busiest airport in Italy and the fifth busiest in Europe.

History

Fiumicino was erected as a comune in 1992; previously it was part of Rome.

Etymology

The name means little river. The town of "Fiumicino" should not be confused with its namesake, Fiumicino, a small river near Rimini.

Economy

Fiumicino is home to the largest airport in Italy, the Leonardo da Vinci Inernational Airport. In addition, it has a large fishing center on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast and a sea resort.

References

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External links

• Fiumicino's Web Page, Airport, Hotels and Reservations (Italian)
• Official web page (Italian)

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