Villalfonsina
Villalfonsina | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Villalfonsina | |
Villalfonsina Location of Villalfonsina in Italy | |
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".