Pietranico

Pietranico is a village and comune of the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

Pietranico
Comune
Comune di Pietranico
Panoramic view
Location of Pietranico
Pietranico
Location of Pietranico in Italy
Pietranico
Pietranico (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°17′N 13°55′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvincePescara (PE)
FrazioniValle Barone
Area
 • Total14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
590 m (1,940 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2007)[2]
 • Total582
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
65020
Dialing code085
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

Alanno, Brittoli, Castiglione a Casauria, Civitaquana, Corvara, Cugnoli, Pescosansonesco and Torre de' Passeri are neighbouring towns.

History

The town of Pietranico takes its title from a notable rock around which the castle, known as Pietraniqua, was built. Later on, the castle is referred to as Petrainiqua or Petram Iniquam. Apart from the ancient castle, most of the town was built from the 15th century onwards.

Recent Developments

Due to its high position it has become a magnet for wind turbine installation with 4 being constructed in the last 3 years (up to Jan 2015) and more in consideration. The local council has very little power to stop this as it is being driven from a regional level.[3]

Notes and references
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. Francesco del Biondo Current Mayor of Pietranico


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