Region of Lazio

flag of Lazio - italy

Lying between the Apennines and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Lazio (or Latium) is a varied region of volcanic lakes, ravines, mountains, vineyards and olive groves. Before the rise of Rome, it was populated by the Etruscans and various Italic tribes, including the Latins, after whom the region is named. Besides rich archeological sites, Lazio also offers skiing and swimming and water sports in the lakes and sea.

Capital Rome
Provinces Frosinone
Latina
Rieti
Rome
Viterbo
Municipalities 377
Area 17208 km2
Population (2004 est.) 5145805
  Climate of Rome-Lazio
Month
Average monthly maximum temperature Average daily hours of sunshine Average monthly rainfall
April
9 to 18 6 hrs 51 mm
July
19 to 29 10 hrs 21 mm
October
13 to 22 7 hrs 95 mm
January
4.5 to  12 5 hrs 87 mm
Regions of Italy