Villalfonsina

Villalfonsina
—  Comune  —
Comune di Villalfonsina
Villalfonsina
Location of Villalfonsina in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Chieti (CH)
Area
 • Total 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Elevation 203 m (666 ft)
Population (December 31, 2004)
 • Total 1,038
 • Density 115.3/km2 (298.7/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 66020
Dialing code 0873
Patron saint St. Irene
Website Official website

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 agricultural center.[1]

The town is located on the right bank of the Osento River and the inhabitants are called "villesi".

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