Elice

Elice is a comune and town in the province of Pescara, part of the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Elice
Comune di Elice
Coat of arms
Location of Elice
Elice
Location of Elice in Italy
Elice
Elice (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°31′N 13°58′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvincePescara (PE)
FrazioniCastellano, Colle d'Odio, Collina, Madonna degli Angeli, Quattro Strade, Sant'Agnello
Government
  MayorGianfranco De Massis
Area
  Total14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
259 m (850 ft)
Population
 (2007)[2]
  Total1,748
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
65010
Dialing code085
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The territory, due to the fertility of the land, was inhabited since as early as the Paleolithic Age. The name of the village derives from holm oaks, which once covered the area. During the 15th century it belonged to the town of Penne and for a long time to the Castiglione family. It was known in the late 19th century for its ceramic workshops.



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