Castelnuovo Parano is a comune (municipality) in the province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 120 kilometres (75 miles) southeast of Rome and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of Frosinone.

Castelnuovo Parano
Comune
Comune di Castelnuovo Parano
Coat of arms
Location of Castelnuovo Parano
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Coordinates: 41°22′N 13°45′E
Country	Italy
Region	Lazio
Province	Frosinone (FR)
Frazioni	Casali, Terra, Valli-Sant'Antonio, Cisterna, Pimpinelli
Government
• Mayor	Oreste De Bellis
Area [1]
• Total	9.88 km2 (3.81 sq mi)
Elevation	310 m (1,020 ft)
Population  (28 February 2017)[2]
• Total	884
• Density	89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Castelnovesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	03040
Dialing code	0776
Patron saint	St. Maurus
Saint day	15 January
Website	Official website

It originates from a castle built here in 1059 by abbot Desiderius of Montecassino to defend the area between Fratte and Traetto. The area was severely damaged during World War II due to its position across the Gustav Line. After the end of the conflict, much of the population emigrated.

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