Pettorano sul Gizio
Comune in Abruzzo, Italy
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Pettorano sul Gizio is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. The Gizio river flows in the communal territory. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]
CountryItaly
FrazioniConca, Frascate, Vallelarga, Vallepescara
Elevation625 m (2,051 ft)
DemonymPettoranesi
Pettorano sul Gizio | |
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| Comune di Pettorano sul Gizio | |
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  Pettorano sul Gizio Location of Pettorano sul Gizio in Italy  Pettorano sul Gizio Pettorano sul Gizio (Abruzzo) | |
| Coordinates: 41°58′32″N 13°57′35″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
| Frazioni | Conca, Frascate, Vallelarga, Vallepescara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pasquale Franciosa |
| Area | |
• Total | 62.85 km2 (24.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2015)[2] | |
• Total | 1,376 |
| • Density | 21.89/km2 (56.70/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pettoranesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67034 |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| ISTAT code | 066071 |
| Patron saint | Santa Margherita |
| Saint day | 13 July |
| Website | Official website |
Notable people
Frederick of Pettorano
Baron Michele Leone (1909-1988) - professional wrestler
