Massa d'Albe
Massa d'Albe is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. It is part of the Marsica.
Massa d'Albe | |
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| Comune di Massa d'Albe | |
 The town with the Monte Velino in the background. | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Massa d'Albe 
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  Massa d'Albe Location of Massa d'Albe in Italy  Massa d'Albe Massa d'Albe (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 42°6′30″N 13°23′43″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Frazioni | Albe, Forme |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nazzareno Lucci |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.33 km2 (26.38 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,460 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Massetani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67050 |
| Dialing code | 0863 |
| Patron saint | Simplicius, Constantius, and Victorianus |
| Saint day | 26 August |
| Website | Official website |
The town was founded in the 14th century by the inhabitants of the ancient Alba Fucens, whose remains are in the area. The current comune was formed after 1915 by the union of two former comuni, Masa and Corona, destroyed by an earthquake.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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