Abbateggio

Abbateggio
Comune
Comune di Abbateggio

Coat of arms
Abbateggio
Location of Abbateggio in Italy
Coordinates: 42°14′N 14°1′E / 42.233°N 14.017°E / 42.233; 14.017
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Pescara (PE)
Frazioni Catalano, Cusano, Di Mezzo, Le Piane, San Martino, Scalelle
Government
  Mayor Antonio Di Marco
Area
  Total 15.4 km2 (5.9 sq mi)
Elevation 530 m (1,740 ft)
Population (30 November 2017)[1]
  Total 371
  Density 24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Abbateggiani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 65020
Dialing code 085
Patron saint Saint Lawrence
Saint day 10 August
Website Official website

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.

References

  1. Population data from ISTAT
  • Photos and information on Abbateggio
  • Matt Gross (April 6, 2010). "Mangia, Mangia!". The New York Times. — article about food in Abbateggio and nearby towns


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