Casalincontrada

Casalincontrada
Comune
Comune di Casalincontrada

Coat of arms
Casalincontrada

Location of Casalincontrada in Italy

Coordinates: 42°18′N 14°8′E / 42.300°N 14.133°E / 42.300; 14.133
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Chieti (CH)
Frazioni Aceto, Adriani, Ambrosetti, Brecciarola, Colle Petrano, Coppelli, Fellonice, Fontanelle, Iconicella, Malandra Nuova, Malandra Vecchia, San Lorenzo-Croce Della Madonna, San Marco, Sciabolone, Scrocchetti
Government
  Mayor Concetta Di Luzio
Area
  Total 15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation 333 m (1,093 ft)
Population (1 January 2007)[1]
  Total 3,053
  Density 200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Casalesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 66012
Dialing code 0871
Website Official website

Casalincontrada is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.

It was founded in the 13th century by Frederick II of Hohenstaufen.

Sights include the church of Santo Stefano protomartire (14th century, later renovated in Baroque style), the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (16th century) and the city gate (14th century).

References

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  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)



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