Abbateggio is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
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Abbateggio | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Abbateggio | |
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Location of Abbateggio ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 42°14′N 14°1′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | Pescara (PE) |
Frazioni | Catalano, Cusano, Di Mezzo, Le Piane, San Martino, Scalelle |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gabriele Di Pierdomenico |
Area | |
• Total | 15.4 km2 (5.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 371 |
• Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Abbateggiani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 65020 |
Dialing code | 085 |
Patron saint | Saint Lawrence |
Saint day | 10 August |
Website | Official website |
The first documents about the village's existence date back to the 10th century.
The economy of Abbateggio is based on mixed agriculture. Livestock are kept and crops including grain, olives, vines and fruit trees are grown. Cheese and honey are also produced.
The Cusano district of the comune is home to the ruins of an ancient castle and other early medieval buildings.
Festivals in the town include:
Angelo Tomasso Sr, founder of the Tomasso Group, grew up in Abbateggio and immigrated to the United States of America in 1910.[3]
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