Bomba, Abruzzo

Bomba
Comune
Comune di Bomba
Bomba
Location of Bomba in Italy
Coordinates: 42°2′N 14°22′E / 42.033°N 14.367°E / 42.033; 14.367Coordinates: 42°2′N 14°22′E / 42.033°N 14.367°E / 42.033; 14.367
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province Chieti (CH)
Frazioni Sambuceto, Vallecupa
Government
  Mayor Donato Di Santo
Area
  Total 17.26 km2 (6.66 sq mi)
Elevation 424 m (1,391 ft)
Population (30 April 2017)[1]
  Total 790
  Density 46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Bombesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 66042
Dialing code 0872
Patron saint St. Donatus
Saint day 7 August
Website Official website

Bomba (Abruzzese: Bòmme) is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Main sights

  • Parish church of Santa Maria del Popolo
  • Sanctuary of San Mauro Abate
  • Church of San Mauro fuori le mura
  • Ethnographic Museum
  • Remains of the urban walls and gates (c. 12th century)
  • Archaeological site of Monte Pallano, perhaps including remains of the ancient Frentani town of Pallanum

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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