Villalfonsina is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Named after a feudal lord, Alfonso d'Avalos, it is believed he founded the town and developed it into a successful centre of agriculture.[3]
Villalfonsina | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Villalfonsina | |
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Coordinates: 42°10′N 14°34′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | Chieti (CH) |
Area | |
• Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
Population (December 31, 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 1,038 |
• Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 66020 |
Dialing code | 0873 |
Patron saint | St. Irene |
Website | Official website |
The town is located on the right bank of the Osento River and the inhabitants are called "Villesi".
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