Pratola Peligna
| Pratola Peligna | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Pratola Peligna | |
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  Pratola Peligna Location of Pratola Peligna in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 42°5′57″N 13°52′29″E / 42.09917°N 13.87472°ECoordinates: 42°5′57″N 13°52′29″E / 42.09917°N 13.87472°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Frazioni | Bagnaturo, Ponte la Torre |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonella Di Nino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.67 km2 (11.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 342 m (1,122 ft) |
| Population (31-3-2017)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,519 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Pratolani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67035 |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| ISTAT code | 066075 |
| Patron saint | Madonna della Libera |
| Saint day | First Sunday in May |
| Website | http://www.comune.pratolapeligna.aq.it/ |
Pratola Peligna (Abruzzese: Pratëlë) is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. As of 2015, it has a population of 7,652 inhabitants.
Geography
Pratola Peligna is bordered by Caramanico Terme, Corfinio, Prezza, Raiano, Roccacasale, Salle, and Sulmona.
History
The town did not officially take the name of Pratola Peligna until after the unification of Italy in 1863.[2]
Following World War II, the Italian Republic awarded Pratola Peligna with the Bronze Medal of Civil Merit.
Twin towns
Transport
Pratola Peligna is served by Pratola Peligna Superiore railway station, a railway stop on the Terni–Sulmona railway, with trains to L'Aquila and Sulmona.
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
- ↑ http://www.comune.pratolapeligna.aq.it/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=27 Pratola Peligna's page on town history
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