| Carunchio | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Carunchio | |
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Carunchio
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Frazioni | Cerreto, Pedicone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32 km2 (12.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 714 m (2,343 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 732 |
| • Density | 22.9/km2 (59.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Carunchiesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 66050 |
| Dialing code | 0873 |
| Patron saint | Sant'Antonio |
| Saint day | 18 August |
| Website | Official website |
Carunchio is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
The first mention dates back to 1173 in a papal bull which confirmed the boundaries of the diocese of Chieti. It was later of the d'Avalos and Caracciolo families. Formerly the town was in another area, perhaps in Taverna, but then was moved to where it is today because of raids by Saracens and Slavs.