Molina Aterno

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Molina Aterno
Comune di Molina Aterno
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Molina Aterno
Molina Aterno (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°09′00″N13°44′11″E / 42.15000°N 13.73639°E / 42.15000; 13.73639 Coordinates: 42°09′00″N13°44′11″E / 42.15000°N 13.73639°E / 42.15000; 13.73639
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Government
  MayorRoberto Fasciani
Area
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  Total11.84 km2 (4.57 sq mi)
Elevation
512 m (1,680 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2007) [2]
  Total429
  Density36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Molinesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67020
Dialing code 0864
Patron saint St. Nicholas of Bari

Molina Aterno is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. The name derives from Latin molina ("mill"), the second part having been added in 1889 due to the presence of the Aterno river.

Main attractions include the church of Santa Maria del Colle (12th century), the church of San Nicola (with a 1632 bell tower) and the baronial Palace.

Transport

Molina Aterno has a station on the Terni–Sulmona railway, with trains to L'Aquila and Sulmona.

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References

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