Palena, Abruzzo
Palena | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Palena | |
View of Palena | |
Palena Location of Palena in Italy | |
Coordinates: 41°58′54″N 14°8′3″E / 41.98167°N 14.13417°ECoordinates: 41°58′54″N 14°8′3″E / 41.98167°N 14.13417°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | Province of Chieti (CH) |
Frazioni | Aia dei Cordoni, Palena stazione |
Area | |
• Total | 91 km2 (35 sq mi) |
Elevation | 767 m (2,516 ft) |
Population (2004) | |
• Total | 1,504 |
• Density | 17/km2 (43/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Palenesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 66017 |
Dialing code | 0872 |
Patron saint | San Falco |
Palena is a comune and town in the Province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.[1]
It is the hometown of Pietro Como and Lucia Travaglini, the parents of Italian-American baritone Perry Como (1912–2001). There is a plaque commemorating Perry Como as well as the home of painter Oreste Recchione, who also lived in Palena.
The town lies within the border of Maiella National Park.
See also
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