Arce
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| Comune di Arce | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone (FR) |
| Mayor | Giuseppe Corsetti |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Area | 39.5 km² (15 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004 [1]) | |
| - Total | 5,976 |
| - Density | 151/km² (391/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Postal code | 03032 |
| Frazioni | Collealto, Isoletta, Marzi, Murata, Stazione di Arce, Tramonti |
| Patron | St. Eleutherius |
| - Day | May 29 |
| Website: www.comune.arce.fr.it | |
Arce is a comune (municipality) in the province of Frosinone, in the region of Lazio, Italy. it is an agricultural center located on a hill overlooking the Via Casilina, in the middle valley of the Liri.
In the Middle Ages it followed the history of Rocca d'Arce. Later it was a fief of the Della Rovere (1475) and the Boncompagni (1612). Main sights include the Baroque Parrocchiale of Santi Pietro e Paolo (late 17th century) and the church of Sant'Antonio, which has maintained a 13th century portal.
Economy include the production of cereals, fruit, olives and forage. Industries include mechanics, food processing and others, all at small level.
