Castel Frentano

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Castel Frentano
Comune di Castel Frentano
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Castel Frentano
Castel Frentano (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°12′N14°21′E / 42.200°N 14.350°E / 42.200; 14.350
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Chieti CH)
Frazioni Ciommi, Colle Ceraso, Crocetta, Feltrino, Lentesco, Pera, Pietragrossa, Porrechi, San Rocco, San Vincenzo, Trastulli
Government
  MayorPatrizia De Santis Ciarrapico
Area
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  Total21.89 km2 (8.45 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2023) [2]
  Total4,264
  Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Demonym Castellini
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66032
Dialing code 0872
Patron saintSt. Stephen
Saint day3 August
Website Official website

Castel Frentano is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

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During World War II, the town was liberated by the New Zealand Army (2nd New Zealand Division) on 2 December 1943.

It is known for bocconotto, a typical dessert.

Santo Stefano Protomartire, a building in the town Castel Frentano piazza Caporali.JPG
Santo Stefano Protomartire, a building in the town

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