Crecchio | |
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Comune di Crecchio | |
![]() The castle | |
Coordinates: 42°18′N 14°20′E / 42.300°N 14.333°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | Chieti (CH) |
Frazioni | Cardetola, Casino Vezzani, Consalvi, Contrada Marcone, Mucchiarelli, San Polo, San Polo Stazione, Vassarella, via Piana, Villa Baccile, Villa Consalvi, Villa Formicone, Villa Mascitti, Villa Selciaroli, Villa Tucci, Villavalentini |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nicolino Di Paolo |
Area | |
• Total | 19.23 km2 (7.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
Population (31 December 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 2,842 |
• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Demonym | Crecchiesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 66014 |
Dialing code | 0871 |
Saint day | 28 August |
Website | Official website |
Crecchio is a comune and village in the province of Chieti, part of the Abruzzo region in central Italy. The village preserves its medieval aspect and is dominated by its castle. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3] Its main activities are agriculture and tourism, yet small family-run businesses exist.