Abbateggio
| Abbateggio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Abbateggio | ||
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  Abbateggio Location of Abbateggio in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°14′N 14°1′E / 42.233°N 14.017°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Frazioni | Catalano, Cusano, Di Mezzo, Le Piane, San Martino, Scalelle | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Antonio Di Marco | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.71 km2 (6.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 530 m (1,740 ft) | |
| Population (30 November 2008) | ||
| • Total | 436 | |
| • Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Abbateggiani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 65020 | |
| Dialing code | 085 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Lawrence | |
Abbateggio is a comune and town in the province of Pescara in the Abruzzo region of Italy.
The first documents about the village's existence date back to the 10th century.
The economy of Abbateggio is based on mixed agriculture. Livestock are kept and crops including grain, olives, vines and fruit trees are grown. Cheese and honey are also produced.
The Cusano district of the comune is home to the ruins of an ancient castle and other early medieval buildings.
Culture
Festivals in the town include:
- San Lorenzo (August) - Grain feast
- 7–9 September - Patron festival
- Last Sunday in July - Majella Park Literary Award.
External links
- Photos and information on Abbateggio
- Matt Gross (April 6, 2010). "Mangia, Mangia!". The New York Times. — article about food in Abbateggio and nearby towns