Oricola | |
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Comune di Oricola | |
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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)[2] | |
• Total | 1,154 |
• Density | 63/km2 (160/sq mi) |
Demonym | Oricolani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 67063 |
Dialing code | 0863 |
Saint day | 17 May and 15 August |
Website | Official website |
Oricola (Marsicano: Urìcula) 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.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)