Casalincontrada

Casalincontrada (Abruzzese: Lu Casèle, Lu Casale) is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Casalincontrada
Comune di Casalincontrada
Coat of arms
Location of Casalincontrada
Casalincontrada
Location of Casalincontrada in Italy
Casalincontrada
Casalincontrada (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°18′N 14°8′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniAceto, Adriani, Ambrosetti, Brecciarola, Colle Petrano, Coppelli, Fellonice, Fontanelle, Iconicella, Malandra Nuova, Malandra Vecchia, San Lorenzo-Croce Della Madonna, San Marco, Sciabolone, Scrocchetti
Government
  MayorVincenzo Mammarella
Area
  Total16 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
333 m (1,093 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)[2]
  Total3,047
  Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Casalesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66012
Dialing code0871
WebsiteOfficial website

It was founded in the 13th century by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen.

Sights include the church of Santo Stefano protomartire (14th century, later renovated in Baroque style), the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (16th century) and the city gate (14th century).

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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