Cappelle sul Tavo

Cappelle sul Tavo (Abruzzese: Li Cappélle) is a comune and town in the Province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Cappelle sul Tavo
Comune di Cappelle sul Tavo
Location of Cappelle sul Tavo
Cappelle sul Tavo
Location of Cappelle sul Tavo in Italy
Cappelle sul Tavo
Cappelle sul Tavo (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°28′N 14°06′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvincePescara (PE)
FrazioniStaffieri
Area
  Total5.46 km2 (2.11 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
 (2007)[2]
  Total3,835
  Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
65010
Dialing code085
Patron saintSan Pasquale

History

Cappelle sul Tavo has been an independent municipality since 1906. Previously, it was part of the municipality of Montesilvano.

The name probably derives from a number of small "cappelle" (chapels) among the woods. The name "Cappelle" also appears in documents of the 11th and 12th centuries and is represented in the emblem of the town, showing two Gothic chapels.

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