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Chianche — Comune — Comune di Chianche Location of Chianche in Italy
ChiancheCoordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.05°N 14.783°ECoordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.05°N 14.783°E Country Italy Region Campania Province Avellino (AV) Frazioni Chianchetelle, San Pietro Irpino, Chianche scalo Government - Mayor Angelo Stefano Di Giovanni Area - Total 6.81 km2 (2.6 sq mi) Elevation 356 m (1,168 ft) Population (2005) - Total 596 - Density 87.5/km2 (226.7/sq mi) Demonym Chianchesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 83010 Dialing code 0825 Patron saint St. Felice of Nola Saint day January 14 Website Official website Chianche is a town and comune in Avellino Province, in the Campania region of Italy.
The town rises on the border between the Avellino and Benevento provinces, on top of a green hill. It is surrounded by chestnut-tree woods, while the fertile countryside produces very fine olive oil and the famous DOC wine "Greco di Tufo".
The town's history is trackable to circa 300, when it was named Planca. It was lorded by many different feudal families, among them the Caracciolo and Carafa.
References
Categories:- Cities and towns in Campania
- Communes of the Province of Avellino
- Campanian geography stubs
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