Strangolagalli

Infobox CityIT
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official_name =Comune di Strangolagalli
name = Strangolagalli
region = Lazio
province = Province of Frosinone (FR)
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area_total_km2 = 10.5
population_as_of = Dec. 2004
population_total = 2552
population_density_km2 = 243
timezone = CET, UTC+1
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telephone = 0775
postalcode = 03020
gentilic = Strangolagallesi
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day =
mayor = Antonio De Vellis
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Strangolagalli is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 90 km southeast of Rome and about 12 km southeast of Frosinone. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,552 and an area of 10.5 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.] It is located on the slopes of Ernici Mountains, towards the Liri River. Economy is based mainly on agriculture, numerous inhabitants commuting to nearby industries for work.

Strangolagalli borders the following municipalities: Arce, Boville Ernica, Ceprano, Monte San Giovanni Campano, Ripi.

History

The origin of the name (in Italian: "Chicken-Strangler") is uncertain. It could derive from the Byzantine "strongylos" ("circular") and the Lombard "wal" ("palisade"), indicating a settlement fortified in that way. A 17th century scholar derived it from the villa of one Roman patrician "Astragalus Gallus"'.

Archaeological findings have indeed suggested that Strangolagalli had been an Romansettlement. The existence of the castle is attested in 1097, but it was probably of Lombard origin. Initially a dominion of the Girini (or Girindi) family, it was later under the seignories of Veroli and D'Aquino.

In the 14th century the area was contended by the Angevines and Aragonese, and in the following century it was acquired by the Papal States. Traditionally a seat of brigandage, it fought against the Napoleonic occupation.

In 1915 it was damaged by an earthquake. During World War II it was further damaged during the German retreat from the Gustav Line.

Demographic evolution

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