| Chianche | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Chianche | |
  Chianche Location of Chianche in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°03′N14°47′E / 41.050°N 14.783°E Coordinates: 41°03′N14°47′E / 41.050°N 14.783°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Chianchetelle, San Pietro Irpino, Chianche scalo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlo Grillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.81 km2 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2017) | |
| • Total | 487 |
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Chianchesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 83010 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | St. Felice of Nola |
| Saint day | January 14 |
| Website | Official website |
Chianche is a town and comune in province of Avellino, in the Campania region of Italy.
The comune is a basic administrative division in Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality.
The Province of Avellino is a province in the Campania region of Southern Italy. The area is characterized by numerous small towns and villages scattered across the province; only two towns have a population over 20,000: its capital city Avellino and Ariano Irpino.
Campania is a region in Southern Italy. As of 2018, the region has a population of around 5,820,000 people, making it the third-most-populous region of Italy; its total area of 13,590 km2 (5,247 sq mi) makes it the most densely populated region in the country. Located on the Italian Peninsula, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west, it includes the small Phlegraean Islands and Capri for administration as part of the region.
The town rises on the border between the provinces of Avellino and Benevento, on top of a green hill. It is surrounded by chestnut-tree woods, while the fertile countryside produces olive oil and the DOC wine "Greco di Tufo".
The Province of Benevento is a province in the Campania region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Benevento.
Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The oil is produced by pressing whole olives. It is commonly used in cooking, whether for frying or as a salad dressing. It is also used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps, and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps, and has additional uses in some religions. There is limited evidence of its possible health benefits. The olive is one of three core food plants in Mediterranean cuisine; the other two are wheat and grapes.
The town's history dates back from c. 300, when it was named Planca. It was ruled by many different feudal families, included the Caracciolo and Carafa.
