Villalfonsina
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| Villalfonsina | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Villalfonsina | |
  Villalfonsina | |
| Coordinates: 42°10′N 14°34′E / 42.167°N 14.567°ECoordinates: 42°10′N 14°34′E / 42.167°N 14.567°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,038 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/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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