Oricola (Marsicano: Urìcula) is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, central Italy, located near the regional boundary with Latium. It is commanded by a mid-15th century rocca (fortress) and, in its communal territory, is home to the remains of several ancient Italic settlements. The church of Santa Restituta contains a 13th-century fresco.
Oricola | |
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Comune | |
| Comune di Oricola | |
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Location of Oricola ![]() | |
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| Coordinates: 42°3′1″N 13°2′25″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Frazioni | Civita |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonio Paraninfi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.40 km2 (7.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 810 m (2,660 ft) |
| Population (31 July 2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,154 |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Oricolani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67063 |
| Dialing code | 0863 |
| Saint day | 17 May and 15 August |
| Website | Official website |
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