Oricola

Summary

Oricola (Marsicano: Urìcula) is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, central Italy, located near the regional boundary with Latium. It is commanded by a mid-15th century rocca (fortress) and, in its communal territory, is home to the remains of several ancient Italic settlements. The church of Santa Restituta contains a 13th-century fresco.

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Comune di Oricola
Coat of arms of Oricola
Location of Oricola
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Location of Oricola in Italy
Oricola is located in Abruzzo
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Oricola (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°3′1″N 13°2′25″E / 42.05028°N 13.04028°E / 42.05028; 13.04028
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniCivita
Government
 • MayorAntonio Paraninfi
Area
 • Total18.40 km2 (7.10 sq mi)
Elevation
810 m (2,660 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2010)[2]
 • Total1,154
 • Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
DemonymOricolani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67063
Dialing code0863
Saint day17 May and 15 August
WebsiteOfficial website

References edit

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)