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Oricola

Oricola
Comune
Comune di Oricola
Castello medievale di Oricola.jpg
Coat of arms of Oricola
Coat of arms
Oricola is located in Italy
Oricola
Oricola
Location of Oricola in Italy
Coordinates: 42°3′1″N 13°2′25″E / 42.05028°N 13.04028°E / 42.05028; 13.04028
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province / Metropolitan city L'Aquila (AQ)
Frazioni Civita
Government
 • Mayor Antonio Paraninfi
Area
 • Total 18.40 km2 (7.10 sq mi)
Elevation 810 m (2,660 ft)
Population (31 July 2010)
 • Total 1,154
 • Density 63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Oricolani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 67063
Dialing code 0863
Saint day 17 May and 15 August
Website Official website

Oricola 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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