Rome Statistics.
Below are some basic statistics about Rome and Italy.
Location, dialing codes, ethnic mix of population, religion, the time zone, climate and more.
Location: Lazio region, western central Italy.
Country dialing code: 39.
Population: 2,655,970 (city in 2001).
Ethnic Mix: Majority Italian, 6.36% legally registered foreign minority includes Philipino, Polish, North American, Spanish and Romanian.
Religion: Roman Catholic majority; Russian and Greek Orthodox, Jewish and Muslim minorities.
Time zone: GMT +1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin or three-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temp: 6.5°C (44°F).
Average July temp: 25°C (77°F).
Annual rainfall: 828mm (33 inches).