Province of L'Aquila

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Province of L'Aquila
Nation  Italy
Region Abruzzo
Capital L'Aquila
Area 5,034 km²
Population (2001) 297,592
Density 59
Comuni 108
Vehicle Registration AQ
Postal Code 67100, 67010, 67069, 67031, 67030
Telephone Prefix 0862, 0863, 0864
ISTAT 066
President Stefania Pezzopane
Map highlighting the location of the province of L'Aquila in Italy
Alfedena, a town in the province of L'Aquila
Alfedena, a town in the province of L'Aquila

The Province of L'Aquila (Italian: Provincia dell'Aquila) is a landlocked, mountainous province in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Its capital is the city of L'Aquila.

It has borders with the provinces of Teramo to the north, Pescara and Chieti to the east, Isernia (in Molise region) to the south and Frosinone, Rome and Rieti (in Lazio region) to the west.

It has an area of 5,034 km², and a total population of 297,592 (2001). Notable comuni include Avezzano, Celano, Roccaraso, and Sulmona; there are 108 comuni in all[1], see Comunes of the Province of L'Aquila.

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