| Chianche | |
|---|---|
| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Chianche | |
|
|
|
| Coordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.050°N 14.783°ECoordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.050°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 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 596 |
| • Density | 88/km2 (230/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.
| This article does not cite any references or sources. (May 2007) |
| This Campanian location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From Paolo...
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From biagio...
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Lorenzo...
From Lorenzo...
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From Fiore S....
From _Blaster_
From alizzze
From paride de...
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From _Blaster_
From Aleks_Kuntz
From Aleks_Kuntz
From Francesco...
From Lorenzo...
Here you can share your comments or contribute with more information, content, resources or links about this topic.