Pietranico

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Pietranico
Comune
Comune di Pietranico

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Pietranico
Location of Pietranico in Italy
Coordinates: 42°17′N13°55′E / 42.283°N 13.917°E / 42.283; 13.917 Coordinates: 42°17′N13°55′E / 42.283°N 13.917°E / 42.283; 13.917
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Pescara (PE)
Frazioni Valle Barone
Area
  Total 14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 590 m (1,940 ft)
Population (1 January 2007)
  Total 582
  Density 42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code65020
Dialing code 085
Website Official website

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

<i>Comune</i> third-level administrative divisions of the Italian Republic

The comune is a basic administrative division in Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality.

Province of Pescara Province of Italy

The province of Pescara is a province in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It's provincial capital is the city Pescara, which has a population of 119,483 inhabitants. As of 2017, it has a total population of 319,936 inhabitants over an area of 1,230.33 square kilometres (475.03 sq mi). The provincial president is Antonio Di Marco and the province contains 46 comuni.

Abruzzo Region of Italy

Abruzzo is a region of Southern Italy with an area of 10,763 square km and a population of 1.2 million. It is divided into four provinces: L'Aquila, Teramo, Pescara, and Chieti. Its western border lies 80 km (50 mi) east of Rome. Abruzzo borders the region of Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east, and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Geographically, Abruzzo is divided into a mountainous area in the west, which includes the Gran Sasso d'Italia, and a coastal area in the east with beaches on the Adriatic Sea.

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Geography

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

Alanno Comune in Abruzzo, Italy

Alanno is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Brittoli Comune in Abruzzo, Italy

Brittoli is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park.

Castiglione a Casauria Comune in Abruzzo, Italy

Castiglione a Casauria is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is located in the natural park known as the "Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park".

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. [1]

Notes and references

  1. Francesco del Biondo Current Mayor of Pietranico


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