Villalfonsina

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Villalfonsina
Comune di Villalfonsina
Villalfonsina.jpg
Coat of arms of Villalfonsina
Location of Villalfonsina
Villalfonsina is located in Italy
Villalfonsina
Villalfonsina
Location of Villalfonsina in Italy
Coordinates: 42°10′N 14°34′E / 42.167°N 14.567°E / 42.167; 14.567Coordinates: 42°10′N 14°34′E / 42.167°N 14.567°E / 42.167; 14.567
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
Area
 • Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
203 m (666 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2004)[2]
 • Total1,038
 • Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66020
Dialing code0873
Patron saintSt. Irene
WebsiteOfficial website

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]

The town is located on the right bank of the Osento River and the inhabitants are called "villesi".

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ Villalfonsina, province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Archived December 2, 2010, at the Wayback Machine



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