Pavona

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A view in Pavona. The left side of the road belongs to Castel Gandolfo, the right one to Albano Laziale
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Pavona
Location of Pavona in Italy
Coordinates: 41°43′N12°37′E / 41.717°N 12.617°E / 41.717; 12.617
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Region Lazio
Province Rome
Comune Albano Laziale
Castel Gandolfo
Rome
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2004)
  Total13,100
Demonym Pavonensi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
00040 / 00041
Dialing code 06

Pavona is a hamlet in Lazio, central Italy. It is a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Albano Laziale. [1] However, its traditional territory is also included in those of Castel Gandolfo and Rome.

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Overview

The Albano fraction includes some 7,600 inhabitants, the other two amounting to c. 3,500 and 2,000, respectively.

The patron saint of Pavona is St. Joseph, celebrated on May 1.

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References

  1. Michelin Travel Publications (2000). Rome. pp. 332–.

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