Gaeta

Italian comune

Gaeta is a port city in the Province of Latina in the Lazio region in Italy. About 20,000 people live there. It is on the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 130 km southeast of Rome and 90 km northwest of Naples.

Gaeta
Comune di Gaeta
A view of Gaeta from sea
A view of Gaeta from sea
Flag of Gaeta
Coat of arms of Gaeta
Location of Gaeta
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Gaeta is located in Italy
Gaeta
Gaeta
Location of Gaeta in Italy
Gaeta is located in Lazio
Gaeta
Gaeta
Gaeta (Lazio)
Coordinates: 41°13′N 13°34′E / 41.217°N 13.567°E / 41.217; 13.567
CountryItaly
RegionLazio
ProvinceLatina (LT)
Area
 • Total29.2 km2 (11.3 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total20,545
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
DemonymGaetani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
04024
Dialing code0771
Patron saintSaint Erasmus
Saint day2 June
WebsiteOfficial website

The city has a military history dating back to the Roman times. Its fortifications were extended and strengthened in the 15th century and throughout the history of the Kingdom of Naples (later the Two Sicilies). The 1st-century mausoleum of Lucius Munatius Plancus stands at the top of Monte Orlando. Its Ancient Roman name was Caieta.

Today, Gaeta is a fishing port, tourist resort and NATO naval base.

Twin towns

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Gaeta is twinned with:

References

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  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.