Alento (Abruzzo)

The Alento is a river in Italy. It is located in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. Its source is located in Maiella National Park in the province of Pescara.[1]

Alento
Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMaiella National Park, near Serramonacesca
  elevation1,000 m (3,300 ft)
MouthAdriatic Sea
  location
Francavilla al Mare
  coordinates
42.4275°N 14.2826°E / 42.4275; 14.2826
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length45 km (28 mi)

Geography

Originated in the municipality of Serramonacesca, in the province of Pescara, the river crosses the border into the province of Chieti and flows through the municipalities of Roccamontepiano, Casalincontrada, Bucchianico, Chieti, Ripa Teatina and Francavilla al Mare. Its mouth is on the Adriatic Sea, in the middle of Francavilla.

References

  1. Hammond World Atlas (6 ed.). Hammond World Atlas Corporation. 2010. p. 71. ISBN 9780843715606.

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