Oricola
| Oricola | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Oricola | ||
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  Oricola Location of Oricola in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°3′1″N 13°2′25″E / 42.05028°N 13.04028°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) | |
| Frazioni | Civita | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Antonio Paraninfi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.40 km2 (7.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 810 m (2,660 ft) | |
| Population (31 July 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,154 | |
| • Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Oricolani | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 67063 | |
| Dialing code | 0863 | |
| Saint day | 17 May and 15 August | |
| Website | Official website | |
Oricola is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, central Italy, located near the regional boundary with Latium. It is commanded by a mid-15th century rocca (fortress) and, in its communal territory, is home to the remains of several ancient Italic settlements. The church of Santa Restituta contains a 13th-century fresco.