Villalfonsina
Villalfonsina is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Named after a feudal Lord, Alfonso d'Avalos, it is believed he founded the town and developed it into a successful agricultural center.[3]
Villalfonsina | |
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| Comune di Villalfonsina | |
Location of Villalfonsina 
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  Villalfonsina Location of Villalfonsina in Italy  Villalfonsina Villalfonsina (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 42°10′N 14°34′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | Chieti (CH) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,038 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 66020 |
| Dialing code | 0873 |
| Patron saint | St. Irene |
| Website | Official website |
The town is located on the right bank of the Osento River and the inhabitants are called "villesi".
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Villalfonsina, province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Archived December 2, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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